The Best Rex Thompson Movies, Ranked
7 credits from 1951 to 1968, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The King and I (1956) with $21.3M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Rex Thompson Movies
The most recent films Rex Thompson is credited on, newest first — starting with The Boston Strangler (1968). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Rex Thompson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Rex Thompson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Rex Thompson movie?
The King and I (1956) made the most at the box office, with $21.3M worldwide, followed by The Boston Strangler (1968) with $9.44K. Together, Rex Thompson's films with box office figures have made $21.3M.
Which Rex Thompson movie won the most awards?
The King and I (1956) is the most decorated Rex Thompson film, with 5 wins from 10 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Rex Thompson crime movie?
The Boston Strangler (1968) is the best-rated of Rex Thompson's crime films. In other genres: The King and I (biography).
What is the newest Rex Thompson movie?
The newest film on Rex Thompson's filmography is The Boston Strangler (1968), with Rex Thompson as Nat (uncredited).
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