The Best Louis Armstrong Movies, Ranked
35 credits from 1932 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is High Society (1956) with $13.4K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Louis Armstrong Movies
The most recent films Louis Armstrong is credited on, newest first — starting with A Man Called Adam (1966). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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A Man Called Adam 1966 · Willie Ferguson -
When the Boys Meet the Girls 1965 · Louise Armstrong -
Paris Blues 1961 · Drama -
The Beat Generation 1959 · Louis Armstrong -
High Society 1956 · Comedy -
The Glenn Miller Story 1954 · Louis Armstrong -
Glory Alley 1952 · Shadow Johnson -
Here Comes the Groom 1951 · Louis Armstrong (uncredited) -
A Song Is Born 1948 · Louis Armstrong -
Pillow to Post 1945 · Orchestra Leader -
Cabin in the Sky 1943 · The Trumpeter -
Going Places 1938 · Gabe
The Best Louis Armstrong Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Louis Armstrong films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Louis Armstrong movie?
High Society (1956) made the most at the box office, with $13.4K worldwide, followed by The Glenn Miller Story (1954) with $994. Together, Louis Armstrong's films with box office figures have made $3.17M.
What is the best Louis Armstrong comedy movie?
High Society (1956) is the best-rated of Louis Armstrong's comedy films. In other genres: The Glenn Miller Story (drama).
What is the newest Louis Armstrong movie?
The newest film on Louis Armstrong's filmography is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024).
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