The Best Marshall Thompson Movies, Ranked
44 credits from 1944 to 1991, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Turning Point (1977) with $25.9M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Marshall Thompson Box Office Hits
Marshall Thompson's films have made $35.3M worldwide in total. The Turning Point (1977) is the biggest hit at $25.9M, ahead of The Formula (1980) ($8.89M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Marshall Thompson Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Marshall Thompson's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 1990s.
The Latest Marshall Thompson Movies
The most recent films Marshall Thompson is credited on, newest first — starting with McBain (1991). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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McBain 1991 · Mr. Rich -
Dallas: The Early Years 1986 · Dr. Ted Johnson -
White Dog 1982 · Director -
The Formula 1980 · Geologist #1 -
Bog 1979 · Dr. Brad Wednesday -
Cruise Into Terror 1978 · Bennett -
The Turning Point 1977 · Drama -
George 1972 · Jim -
Around the World Under the Sea 1966 · Dr. Orin Hillyard -
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion 1965 · Dr. Marsh Tracy -
Zebra in the Kitchen 1965 · Shaving Man -
No Man Is an Island 1962 · Jonn Sonnenberg
The Best Marshall Thompson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Marshall Thompson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Marshall Thompson movie?
The Turning Point (1977) made the most at the box office, with $25.9M worldwide, followed by The Formula (1980) with $8.89M. Together, Marshall Thompson's films with box office figures have made $35.3M.
Which Marshall Thompson movie won the most awards?
The Turning Point (1977) is the most decorated Marshall Thompson film, with 2 wins from 19 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Marshall Thompson drama movie?
The Turning Point (1977) is the best-rated of Marshall Thompson's drama films. In other genres: The Formula (thriller).
What is the newest Marshall Thompson movie?
The newest film on Marshall Thompson's filmography is McBain (1991), with Marshall Thompson as Mr. Rich.
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