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.
The Latest Lionel Barrymore Movies
The most recent films Lionel Barrymore is credited on, newest first — starting with Lone Star (1952). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Lone Star 1952 · Andrew Jackson -
Bannerline 1951 · Hugo Trimble -
Right Cross 1950 · Sean O'Malley -
Malaya 1949 · John Manchester -
Down to the Sea in Ships 1949 · Bering Joy -
Key Largo 1948 · James Temple -
Duel in the Sun 1946 · Sen. Jackson McCanles -
The Secret Heart 1946 · Dr. Rossiger -
Three Wise Fools 1946 · Dr. Richard Gaunght -
The Valley of Decision 1945 · Pat Rafferty -
Since You Went Away 1944 · Clergyman -
3 Men in White 1944 · Dr. Leonard Gillespie
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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