The Best Michael J. Nelson Movies, Ranked
35 credits from 1995 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) with $1.01M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Michael J. Nelson Movies
The most recent films Michael J. Nelson is credited on, newest first — starting with RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion (2019). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion 2019 · Mike -
Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls 2016 -
RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny 2015 · Comedy -
RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection 2015 · Action -
Rifftrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer 2011 -
Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness 2010 · Comedy -
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie 1996 · Sci-Fi -
Poopie! 1995 · Comedy
The Best Michael J. Nelson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Michael J. Nelson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Michael J. Nelson movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) made the most at the box office, with $1.01M worldwide. Together, Michael J. Nelson's films with box office figures have made $1.01M.
What is the best Michael J. Nelson sci-fi movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) is the best-rated of Michael J. Nelson's sci-fi films.
What is the newest Michael J. Nelson movie?
The newest film on Michael J. Nelson's filmography is RiffTrax Live: Timecop (2025), with Michael J. Nelson as Self.
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