The Best Lew Ayres Movies, Ranked
63 credits from 1929 to 2004, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Damien: Omen II (1978) with $26.5M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Lew Ayres Movies
The most recent films Lew Ayres is credited on, newest first — starting with Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart (1994). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart 1994 · Professor Cabel -
Under Siege 1986 · John Pace -
Of Mice and Men 1981 · Candy -
Salem’s Lot 1979 · Jason Burke -
Damien: Omen II 1978 · Horror -
End of the World 1977 · Com. Joseph Beckerman -
Heatwave! 1974 · Dr. Grayson -
The Questor Tapes 1974 · Vaslovik -
The Stranger 1973 · Prof. Dylan MacAuley -
The Biscuit Eater 1972 · Mr. Ames -
She Waits 1972 · Dr. Sam Carpenter -
Earth II 1971 · President Charles Carter Durant
The Best Lew Ayres Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Lew Ayres films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Lew Ayres movie?
Damien: Omen II (1978) made the most at the box office, with $26.5M worldwide, followed by All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) with $466. Together, Lew Ayres's films with box office figures have made $26.5M.
Which Lew Ayres movie won the most awards?
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is the most decorated Lew Ayres film, with 2 wins from 4 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Lew Ayres drama movie?
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is the best-rated of Lew Ayres's drama films. In other genres: Damien: Omen II (horror).
What is the newest Lew Ayres movie?
The newest film on Lew Ayres's filmography is Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004), with Lew Ayres as Self (archive footage).
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