Kevin Kline: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 56
- on screen
- 1976–2025
- box office
- $2.56B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 61
- Born
- October 24, 1947 (age 78)
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
- Full name
- Kevin Delaney Kline
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1970-present
- Spouses
- Phoebe Cates
- Children
- 2
The Best Kevin Kline Movies
The highest-rated films Kevin Kline is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) scores highest, at 87. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 87 The Bob's Burgers Movie 2022 · Calvin Fischoeder -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 The Good House 2022 · Frank Getchell -
Movie Echo Score: Score 57 Here Today 2021 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 49 The Starling 2021 · Dr. Larry Fine -
Movie Echo Score: Score 44 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 2025 · Drama
Kevin Kline's Career in Numbers
Kevin Kline's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kevin Kline works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Time of Your Life (1976) to A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Kevin Kline Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 6
The 1990s were Kevin Kline's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Kevin Kline Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Comedy 13
- Adventure 3
- Action 3
- Fantasy 2
- Biography 2
- Animation 2
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Kevin Kline has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of comedy (13).
Kevin Kline Career Milestones
- First film
- The Time of Your Life 1976
- Biggest box office hit
- Beauty and the Beast $1.27B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Bob's Burgers Movie Movie Echo Score 87
- Newest film
- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 2025
Kevin Kline Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kevin Kline is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Kevin Kline Movies as an Actor
47- 2025 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Drama Worldwide box office: $22.4M Movie Echo Score: 44
- 2024
Disclaimer as Stephen Brigstocke · Drama - 2022 The Good House as Frank Getchell · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.28M Movie Echo Score: 66
- 2022 The Bob's Burgers Movie as Calvin Fischoeder · Adventure Worldwide box office: $34.1M Movie Echo Score: 87
- 2021 The Starling as Dr. Larry Fine · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.62M Movie Echo Score: 49
- 2021 Here Today Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.87M Movie Echo Score: 57
- 2017
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter as Garry Essendine · Drama - 2017
Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Worldwide box office: $1.27B - 2015
Ricki and the Flash Drama Worldwide box office: $41.3M - 2014
My Old Lady Drama Worldwide box office: $10.6M - 2013
Last Vegas Comedy Worldwide box office: $134M - 2012
Darling Companion Drama Worldwide box office: $1.16M - 2012
Oscar Etiquette as Kevin Kline · Comedy - 2010
The Extra Man Comedy Worldwide box office: $650K - 2009
Queen to Play as Kröger · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.46M - 2008
Cyrano de Bergerac as Cyrano de Bergerac · Comedy - 2007
Trade Drama Worldwide box office: $1.47M - 2006
As You Like It as Jaques · Drama Worldwide box office: $563K - 2006
The Pink Panther Adventure Worldwide box office: $164M - 2004
De-Lovely Biography Worldwide box office: $18.6M - 2002
The Emperor's Club Drama Worldwide box office: $16.3M - 2002
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II as Phoebus (voice) · Animation - 2001
Life as a House Drama Worldwide box office: $23.9M - 2000
The Road to El Dorado Adventure Worldwide box office: $76.4M - 1999
Wild Wild West Action Worldwide box office: $222M - 1999
A Midsummer Night's Dream Fantasy Worldwide box office: $16.1M - 1997
The Ice Storm Drama Worldwide box office: $8.04M - 1997
In & Out Comedy Worldwide box office: $63.9M - 1997
Fierce Creatures Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.38M - 1995
French Kiss Comedy Worldwide box office: $102M - 1994
Princess Caraboo as Frixos · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.06M - 1993
Dave Comedy Worldwide box office: $63.3M - 1992
Consenting Adults Drama Worldwide box office: $21.6M - 1991
Grand Canyon Drama Worldwide box office: $41M - 1991
Merlin and the Dragons as Narrator (voice) · Animation - 1991
Soapdish Comedy Worldwide box office: $36.5M - 1990
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet as Hamlet - 1990
I Love You to Death Comedy Worldwide box office: $16.2M - 1989
The January Man Action Worldwide box office: $4.61M - 1987
Cry Freedom Biography Worldwide box office: $5.9M - 1986
Violets are Blue as Henry Squires · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.74M - 1985
Silverado Action Worldwide box office: $32.2M - 1983
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’ Documentary - 1983
The Big Chill Drama Worldwide box office: $56.4M - 1983
The Pirates of Penzance Comedy Worldwide box office: $694K - 1982
Sophie's Choice Drama Worldwide box office: $30M - 1976
The Time of Your Life as McCarthy · Drama
Kevin Kline in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2020
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as Self · Documentary - 2019
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as Self · Documentary - 2010
Still on the Road as Self · Documentary - 1999
It’s a Whole New West: The Making of ‘Wild, Wild West’ as Self · Documentary - 1999
The Big Chill: A Reunion as Self · Documentary - 1996
Looking for Richard as Self - Interviewee · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.41M - 1988
John Cleese’s First Farewell Performance as Self · Documentary - 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self · Comedy
Kevin Kline: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 10 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1982 to 2005. That includes an Oscar: Best Supporting Actor for A Fish Called Wanda. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 6 nominations -
BAFTA 2 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination
- 62nd Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy De-Lovely
- 8th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Life as a House
- 55th Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Out of Sight
- 51st Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Dave
- 49th Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Soapdish
- The 61st Academy Awards
- Kevin Kline: Win Best Supporting Actor A Fish Called Wanda
- 42nd British Academy Film Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Best Actor A Fish Called Wanda
- 37th British Academy Film Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Sophie's Choice
- 40th Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor Sophie's Choice
- 39th Golden Globe Awards
- Kevin Kline: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor Sophie's Choice
Who Is Kevin Kline?
Kevin Kline was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. in 1947 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is a celebrated actor known for his impactful career reaching over five decades. He established a successful name in both stage and film sectors, having attained prestigious accolades including an Academy Award and three Tony Awards, which exemplifies his versatile talent and skill. Kline, throughout the years, has devoted his work to British Academy Film Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards, and was honored by his induction to the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2003.
Kline's acting career debuted in 1972, radiating prominence for his extraordinary performances with The Public Theatre and New York Shakespeare Festival. His Broadway work earned him three Tony Awards. Throughout the years, he has starred in countless respected films like 'Sophie's Choice', 'A Fish Called Wanda' for which he won an Academy Award, 'The January Man', and 'The Good House', among many others, as well as voiceover roles in animated films like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'The Tale of Despereaux'. His career also entailed television roles, thus establishing his presence across multiple platforms in the industry.
Who Kevin Kline Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kevin Kline shares the most films with. Lawrence Kasdan comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Meryl Streep (4).
Kevin Kline: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kevin Kline has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kevin Kline been in?
Kevin Kline is credited on 56 films, from 1976 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kevin Kline's highest-grossing movie?
Beauty and the Beast (2017) is Kevin Kline's biggest box office hit, with $1.27B worldwide, ahead of Wild Wild West (1999) ($222M). Across every film with box office figures, Kevin Kline's movies have made $2.56B.
Kevin Kline's biggest hits What is the best Kevin Kline movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kevin Kline's best-rated film is The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) with a score of 87, followed by The Good House (2022) (66).
Best Kevin Kline movies, ranked Has Kevin Kline won an Oscar?
Kevin Kline has won an Oscar: Best Supporting Actor for A Fish Called Wanda at the 1989 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kevin Kline has 1 win from 10 nominations.
How old is Kevin Kline?
Kevin Kline is 78 years old, born on October 24, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S..
What is Kevin Kline's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kevin Kline's filmography is A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025).
Who does Kevin Kline work with most often?
Kevin Kline shares the most films with Lawrence Kasdan (7 films), Meryl Streep (4 films) and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (3 films).
The Best Kevin Kline Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.
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