Merce Cunningham: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 9
- on screen
- 1944–2025
- box office
- $125K
Merce Cunningham's Career in Numbers
Merce Cunningham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Merce Cunningham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Appalachian Spring (1944) to Merce by Merce by Paik (1978), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Merce Cunningham Movies by Decade
- 1940s 1
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 1
The 1940s were Merce Cunningham's busiest decade, with 1 films.
Merce Cunningham Career Milestones
- First film
- Appalachian Spring 1944
- Newest film
- Merce by Merce by Paik 1978
Merce Cunningham Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Merce Cunningham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Merce Cunningham Movies as an Actor
3
Merce Cunningham in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2025
Monk in Pieces as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $39.1K - 2023
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $85.8K - 1990
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It as Self · Music - 1985
All Star Video as Self (archive footage) · Animation - 1984
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell as Self · Documentary - 1966
Variations V as Self · Music
Who Merce Cunningham Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Merce Cunningham shares the most films with. John Cage comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Laurie Anderson (3).
Merce Cunningham: Questions & Answers
How many movies Merce Cunningham has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Merce Cunningham been in?
Merce Cunningham is credited on 9 films, from 1944 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Merce Cunningham's highest-grossing movie?
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (2023) is Merce Cunningham's biggest box office hit, with $85.8K worldwide, ahead of Monk in Pieces (2025) ($39.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Merce Cunningham's movies have made $125K.
Merce Cunningham's biggest hits What is Merce Cunningham's newest movie?
The most recent film on Merce Cunningham's filmography is Monk in Pieces (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Merce Cunningham work with most often?
Merce Cunningham shares the most films with John Cage (5 films), Laurie Anderson (3 films) and Allen Ginsberg (3 films).
The Best Merce Cunningham Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 credits.
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