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The Best John Vernon Movies, Ranked

60 credits from 1956 to 2018, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Dirty Harry (1971) with $36M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best John Vernon Movie of Each Decade

One pick per decade of John Vernon's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1960s to 2010s.

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The Best John Vernon Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Vernon films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing John Vernon movie?

Dirty Harry (1971) made the most at the box office, with $36M worldwide, followed by The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) with $31.8M. Together, John Vernon's films with box office figures have made $120M.

What is the best John Vernon drama movie?

National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) is the best-rated of John Vernon's drama films. In other genres: Ernest Goes to Camp (comedy), Dirty Harry (action) and Charley Varrick (crime).

What is the newest John Vernon movie?

The newest film on John Vernon's filmography is National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018).

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