John McTiernan: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 13
- on screen
- 1986–2003
- box office
- $1.25B
The Best John McTiernan Movies
The films of John McTiernan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) leads with $366M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $366M Die Hard: With a Vengeance 1995 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $201M The Hunt for Red October 1990 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $144M Die Hard 1988 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $137M Last Action Hero 1993 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $124M The Thomas Crown Affair 1999 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $98.3M Predator 1987 · Action
John McTiernan's Career in Numbers
John McTiernan's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John McTiernan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Nomads (1986) to Basic (2003), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
John McTiernan Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 2
The 1990s were John McTiernan's busiest decade, with 6 films.
John McTiernan Movies by Genre
- Action 7
- Thriller 3
- Drama 1
- Adventure 1
Action is the genre John McTiernan has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of thriller (3).
John McTiernan Career Milestones
- First film
- Nomads 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance $366M worldwide
- Newest film
- Basic 2003
John McTiernan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John McTiernan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by John McTiernan
12- 2003
Basic Drama Worldwide box office: $42.8M - 2002
Rollerball Action Worldwide box office: $25.9M - 1999
The 13th Warrior Action Worldwide box office: $61.7M - 1999 The Thomas Crown Affair Thriller Worldwide box office: $124M
- 1995 Die Hard: With a Vengeance Action Worldwide box office: $366M
- 1993 Last Action Hero Action Worldwide box office: $137M
- 1992
Medicine Man Adventure Worldwide box office: $45.5M - 1990 The Hunt for Red October Action Worldwide box office: $201M
- 1988 Die Hard Action Worldwide box office: $144M
- 1987 Predator Action Worldwide box office: $98.3M
- 1986
Nomads Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.28M - 1986
Nomads Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.28M
John McTiernan in Documentaries & Specials
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Who John McTiernan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John McTiernan shares the most films with. Pierce Brosnan comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Arnold Schwarzenegger (3).
John McTiernan: Questions & Answers
How many movies John McTiernan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John McTiernan been in?
John McTiernan is credited on 13 films, from 1986 to 2003. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John McTiernan's highest-grossing movie?
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) is John McTiernan's biggest box office hit, with $366M worldwide, ahead of The Hunt for Red October (1990) ($201M). Across every film with box office figures, John McTiernan's movies have made $1.25B.
John McTiernan's biggest hits What is John McTiernan's newest movie?
The most recent film on John McTiernan's filmography is Basic (2003), which John McTiernan directed.
Who does John McTiernan work with most often?
John McTiernan shares the most films with Pierce Brosnan (3 films), Arnold Schwarzenegger (3 films) and Mary Woronov (2 films).
The Best John McTiernan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 directing credits.
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