Molly Ringwald: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 56
- on screen
- 1982–2026
- box office
- $222M
- average score
- 48
- Born
- February 18, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Roseville, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Molly Kathleen Ringwald
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer, Dancer, Writer, Model, Translator
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Valery Lameignère, Panio Gianopoulos
- Children
- 3
The Best Molly Ringwald Movies
The highest-rated films Molly Ringwald is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. All These Small Moments (2019) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 70 All These Small Moments 2019 · Carla Sheffield -
Movie Echo Score: Score 54 One Night Only 2026 · Linda -
Movie Echo Score: Score 42 Bad Things 2023 · Ms. Auerbach -
Movie Echo Score: Score 42 The Kissing Booth 3 2021 · Mrs. Flynn -
Movie Echo Score: Score 32 Siberia 2018 · Gabby -
Movie Echo Score: Score 31 The Kissing Booth 2 2020 · Mrs. Flynn
Molly Ringwald's Career in Numbers
Molly Ringwald's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Molly Ringwald works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tempest (1982) to One Night Only (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Molly Ringwald Movies by Decade
- 1980s 13
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 6
The 1990s were Molly Ringwald's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Molly Ringwald Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Comedy 13
- Thriller 4
- Horror 3
- Tv movie 3
- Animation 2
- Documentary 2
- Adventure 2
- History 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Molly Ringwald has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (13).
Molly Ringwald Career Milestones
- First film
- Tempest 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- The Breakfast Club $51.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- All These Small Moments Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- One Night Only 2026
Molly Ringwald Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Molly Ringwald is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 48. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Molly Ringwald Movies as an Actor
51- 2026
One Night Only as Linda · Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.3M Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2023
Catherine & Michael as Naomi · Comedy - 2023
Bad Things as Ms. Auerbach · Horror Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2022
A Brief History of Us as Narrator (voice) · Animation - 2021
The Kissing Booth 3 as Mrs. Flynn · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2020
The Kissing Booth 2 as Mrs. Flynn · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 31 - 2019
All These Small Moments as Carla Sheffield · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2018
Siberia as Gabby · Thriller Worldwide box office: $636K Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2018
Always at The Carlyle Documentary Worldwide box office: $174K Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2018
The Kissing Booth Comedy Movie Echo Score: 26 - 2017
SPF-18 as Linda Sanders · Drama - 2017
FEUD as Joanne Carson · Drama - 2015
Jem and the Holograms Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.33M - 2015
Bad Night as The Collector · Comedy - 2014
Wishin’ and Hopin’ as Madame Frechette · Tv movie - 2014
Me as Pepper Folly · Comedy - 2008
Sincerely Yours as Claire Standish (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2006
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front as Mrs. Helen McIntire · History - 2003
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story as Actress · War Worldwide box office: $90.1K - 2002
Cowboy Up as Connie · Western - 2002
In the Darkness of Time as (archive footage) (uncredited) · Drama - 2000
In the Weeds as Chloe · Comedy - 2000
The Giving Tree as Penelope · Drama - 2000
Cut as Vanessa Turnbill / Chloe · Horror - 1999
Kimberly as Nancy · Romance - 1999
Requiem for Murder as Anne Winslow · Thriller - 1998
Twice Upon a Time as Beth Sager · Drama - 1998
Titey as Anne Frank (voice) · Animation - 1997
Office Killer as Kim Poole · Thriller Worldwide box office: $76.1K - 1996
Baja as Bebe Stone · Crime - 1996
Enfants de salaud as Susan · Drama - 1995
Malicious as Melissa Nelson · Thriller - 1994
The Stand as Frannie Goldsmith · Horror - 1993
Face the Music as Lisa Hunter · Drama - 1992
Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story as Alison Gertz · Tv movie - 1990
Betsy's Wedding Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.7M - 1990
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction as Kit · Tv movie - 1990
Strike It Rich as Cary · Comedy Worldwide box office: $542K - 1988
Fresh Horses as Jewel · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.64M - 1988
For Keeps? Drama Worldwide box office: $17.5M - 1987
The Pick-up Artist Drama Worldwide box office: $13.3M - 1987
King Lear as Cordelia · Drama Worldwide box office: $85K - 1987
P.K. and the Kid as P.K. Bayette · Drama - 1986
Pretty in Pink Drama Worldwide box office: $40.5M - 1986
Johnny Appleseed as Betty Nature · Family - 1985
The Breakfast Club Drama Worldwide box office: $51.5M - 1985
Surviving as Lonnie · Drama - 1984
Sixteen Candles Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.7M - 1983
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone as Nikki · Adventure Worldwide box office: $16.5M - 1983
Packin’ It In as Melissa Webber · Comedy - 1982
Tempest as Miranda · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.01M
Molly Ringwald in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2023
Judy Blume Forever as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films as Self - Actress · Documentary Worldwide box office: $864 - 2011
More Business of Being Born as Self [Part 3] · Documentary - 2006
Life After Tomorrow as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1986
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary as Self · Documentary
Who Is Molly Ringwald?
Molly Ringwald was born in Roseville, California, U.S. in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Molly Kathleen Ringwald, born on February 18, 1968 in Roseville, California, is a multifaceted American talent known for her work as an actress, writer, and translator. Ringwald first sprung to fame as a child actress in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life in 1979-1980. Her raw talent was recognized when she scored a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the drama film Tempest (1982). She became a teen idol following her roles in John Hughes's teen films Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986), which led to her being referred to as a member of the 'Brat Pack'. Her last teen roles were in For Keeps and Fresh Horses (both in 1988).
After her successful early career in Hollywood, Ringwald moved to Paris and began acting in French films. In the subsequent decades, she has continued to maintain a prosperous career, acting in television shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013), Riverdale (2017–2023), Creepshow (2021), Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (2024). Ringwald's early interest in acting was nurtured by her parents, a cook and a jazz pianist of German descent. Alongside acting, she translated two novels from French to English, showcasing her language proficiency. She has walked runways during Fashion Week and has offered advice in her column for The Guardian. Throughout her career, Ringwald has remained mindful of her influence, especially on her teen audience, and has aimed to radiate positive messages through her work.
Who Molly Ringwald Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Molly Ringwald shares the most films with. Joey King comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Frances Sholto-Douglas (3).
Molly Ringwald: Questions & Answers
How many movies Molly Ringwald has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Molly Ringwald been in?
Molly Ringwald is credited on 56 films, from 1982 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Molly Ringwald's highest-grossing movie?
The Breakfast Club (1985) is Molly Ringwald's biggest box office hit, with $51.5M worldwide, ahead of Pretty in Pink (1986) ($40.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Molly Ringwald's movies have made $222M.
Molly Ringwald's biggest hits What is the best Molly Ringwald movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Molly Ringwald's best-rated film is Judy Blume Forever (2023) with a score of 74, followed by All These Small Moments (2019) (70).
Best Molly Ringwald movies, ranked How old is Molly Ringwald?
Molly Ringwald is 58 years old, born on February 18, 1968 in Roseville, California, U.S..
What is Molly Ringwald's newest movie?
The most recent film on Molly Ringwald's filmography is One Night Only (2026), in the role of Linda.
Who does Molly Ringwald work with most often?
Molly Ringwald shares the most films with Joey King (3 films), Frances Sholto-Douglas (3 films) and Jacob Elordi (3 films).
The Best Molly Ringwald Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.
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