The Best John Michael McDonagh Movies, Ranked
4 credits from 2011 to 2022, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Forgiven (2022) comes out on top with a score of 53. The biggest box office hit is The Guard (2011) with $19.6M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John Michael McDonagh Box Office Hits
John Michael McDonagh's films have made $38.5M worldwide in total. The Guard (2011) is the biggest hit at $19.6M, ahead of Calvary (2014) ($16.9M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best John Michael McDonagh Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Michael McDonagh has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 2 films, and The Forgiven (2022) is the pick of them.
The Latest John Michael McDonagh Movies
The most recent films John Michael McDonagh is credited on, newest first — starting with The Forgiven (2022). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best John Michael McDonagh Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Michael McDonagh films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the best John Michael McDonagh movie?
The Forgiven (2022) is the best-rated John Michael McDonagh film, with a Movie Echo Score of 53. The Movie Echo Score blends critic reviews, audience ratings and how well a film has lasted.
The Forgiven: cast, ratings & box office What is the highest-grossing John Michael McDonagh movie?
The Guard (2011) made the most at the box office, with $19.6M worldwide, followed by Calvary (2014) with $16.9M. Together, John Michael McDonagh's films with box office figures have made $38.5M.
Which John Michael McDonagh movie won the most awards?
The Guard (2011) is the most decorated John Michael McDonagh film, with 3 wins from 9 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best John Michael McDonagh drama movie?
The Forgiven (2022) is the best-rated of John Michael McDonagh's drama films, with a score of 53. In other genres: War on Everyone (action) and The Guard (thriller).
What is the newest John Michael McDonagh movie?
The newest film on John Michael McDonagh's filmography is The Forgiven (2022), directed by John Michael McDonagh.
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