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The Best Lionel Barrymore Movies, Ranked

123 credits from 1905 to 2014, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Duel in the Sun (1946) with $20.4M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best Lionel Barrymore Movies: Questions & Answers

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

What is the highest-grossing Lionel Barrymore movie?

Duel in the Sun (1946) made the most at the box office, with $20.4M worldwide, followed by Key Largo (1948) with $889. Together, Lionel Barrymore's films with box office figures have made $20.4M.

Which Lionel Barrymore movie won the most awards?

Grand Hotel (1932) is the most decorated Lionel Barrymore film, with 1 win from 1 nomination across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.

What is the best Lionel Barrymore drama movie?

Duel in the Sun (1946) is the best-rated of Lionel Barrymore's drama films. In other genres: Key Largo (thriller).

What is the newest Lionel Barrymore movie?

The newest film on Lionel Barrymore's filmography is And the Oscar Goes To… (2014), with Lionel Barrymore as Self (archive footage).

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