The Best Robert Benton Movies, Ranked
16 credits from 1972 to 2010, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) with $106M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Robert Benton Box Office Hits
Robert Benton's films have made $237M worldwide in total. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is the biggest hit at $106M, ahead of Nobody's Fool (1995) ($39.5M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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Kramer vs. Kramer 1979 · Drama $106M $106M dom. - 2
Nobody's Fool 1995 · Drama $39.5M $39.5M dom. - 3
Places in the Heart 1984 · Drama $34.9M $34.9M dom. - 4
The Human Stain 2003 · Thriller $23M $5.38M dom. - 5
Billy Bathgate 1991 · Crime $15.6M $15.6M dom. - 6
Still of the Night 1982 · Horror $5.98M $5.98M dom. - 7
Feast of Love 2007 · Drama $5.74M $3.51M dom. - 8
Nadine 1987 · Romance $5.67M $5.67M dom.
The Best Robert Benton Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Robert Benton has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 5 films, and Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is the pick of them.
The Best Robert Benton Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Robert Benton's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 2000s.
The Latest Robert Benton Movies
The most recent films Robert Benton is credited on, newest first — starting with Feast of Love (2007). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
- Feast of Love 2007 · Director
- The Human Stain 2003 · Director
- Nobody's Fool 1995 · Director
- Billy Bathgate 1991 · Director
- Nadine 1987 · Director
- Places in the Heart 1984 · Director
- Still of the Night 1982 · Director
- Kramer vs. Kramer 1979 · Director
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The Late Show 1977 · Director -
Bad Company 1972 · Director
The Best Robert Benton Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Robert Benton films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Robert Benton movie?
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) made the most at the box office, with $106M worldwide, followed by Nobody's Fool (1995) with $39.5M. Together, Robert Benton's films with box office figures have made $237M.
Which Robert Benton movie won the most awards?
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is the most decorated Robert Benton film, with 6 wins from 24 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Robert Benton drama movie?
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is the best-rated of Robert Benton's drama films. In other genres: The Human Stain (thriller), Billy Bathgate (crime) and Nadine (romance).
What is the newest Robert Benton movie?
The newest film on Robert Benton's filmography is Godard Made in USA (2010), with Robert Benton as Self.
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