The Best Lionel Jeffries Movies, Ranked
64 credits from 1953 to 1990, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) with $7.65M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Lionel Jeffries Box Office Hits
Lionel Jeffries's films have made $15.4M worldwide in total. The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is the biggest hit at $7.65M, ahead of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) ($7.5M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Lionel Jeffries Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Lionel Jeffries has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 24 films, and The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is the pick of them.
The Best Lionel Jeffries Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Lionel Jeffries's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1950s to 1980s.
The Latest Lionel Jeffries Movies
The most recent films Lionel Jeffries is credited on, newest first — starting with Jekyll & Hyde (1990). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Jekyll & Hyde 1990 · Jekyll's Father -
A Chorus of Disapproval 1989 · Jarvis Huntley-Pike -
Danny the Champion of the World 1989 · Adventure -
Abel’s Island 1988 · Gower (voice) -
Private Enterprise 1986 · Barman -
Gino: Full Story and Pics 1984 · Taxi Driver -
Better Late Than Never 1983 · Bertie Hargreaves -
Cream in My Coffee 1980 · Bernard Wilsher -
The Prisoner of Zenda 1979 · Colonel Zapt -
The Water Babies 1978 · Director -
Wombling Free 1977 · Director -
Baxter! 1973 · Director
The Best Lionel Jeffries Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Lionel Jeffries films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Lionel Jeffries movie?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) made the most at the box office, with $7.65M worldwide, followed by Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) with $7.5M. Together, Lionel Jeffries's films with box office figures have made $15.4M.
Which Lionel Jeffries movie won the most awards?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) is the most decorated Lionel Jeffries film, with 1 win from 3 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Lionel Jeffries comedy movie?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is the best-rated of Lionel Jeffries's comedy films. In other genres: A Chorus of Disapproval (drama), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (adventure) and Bhowani Junction (romance).
What is the newest Lionel Jeffries movie?
The newest film on Lionel Jeffries's filmography is Jekyll & Hyde (1990), with Lionel Jeffries as Jekyll's Father.
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