The Best Lamar Johnson Movies, Ranked
11 credits from 2014 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Brother (2023) comes out on top with a score of 79. The biggest box office hit is Kings (2018) with $910K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Top Rated Lamar Johnson Movies
The 5 highest-rated films Lamar Johnson is credited on. Brother (2023) leads with 79, followed by Native Son (2019) at 73. The Movie Echo Score blends critic reviews, audience ratings, cultural impact and how well a film holds up.
The Latest Lamar Johnson Movies
The most recent films Lamar Johnson is credited on, newest first — starting with The Wilderness (2025). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Lamar Johnson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Lamar Johnson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the best Lamar Johnson movie?
Brother (2023) is the best-rated Lamar Johnson film, with a Movie Echo Score of 79, ahead of Native Son (2019) (73) and All the Bright Places (2020) (71). The Movie Echo Score blends critic reviews, audience ratings and how well a film has lasted.
Brother: cast, ratings & box office What is the highest-grossing Lamar Johnson movie?
Kings (2018) made the most at the box office, with $910K worldwide, followed by Brother (2023) with $42.1K. Together, Lamar Johnson's films with box office figures have made $952K.
What is the best Lamar Johnson drama movie?
Brother (2023) is the best-rated of Lamar Johnson's drama films, with a score of 79.
What is the newest Lamar Johnson movie?
The newest film on Lamar Johnson's filmography is The Wilderness (2025), with Lamar Johnson as Miles.
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