Rue McClanahan: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 48
- on screen
- 1961–2022
- box office
- $37.9M
- average score
- 64
Rue McClanahan's Career in Numbers
Rue McClanahan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rue McClanahan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Five Minutes to Live (1961) to Golden Girls 3033 (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Rue McClanahan Movies by Decade
- 1960s 4
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 17
- 2000s 4
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Rue McClanahan's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Rue McClanahan Movies by Genre
- Tv movie 8
- Drama 8
- Comedy 5
- Romance 3
- Crime 3
- Documentary 2
- Fantasy 2
- Music 2
- Mystery 2
- Animation 1
Tv movie is the genre Rue McClanahan has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (8).
Rue McClanahan Career Milestones
- First film
- Five Minutes to Live 1961
- Biggest box office hit
- Out to Sea $30.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Golden Girls 3033 2022
Rue McClanahan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Rue McClanahan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Rue McClanahan Movies as an Actor
40- 2022
Golden Girls 3033 as Blanche Devereaux (voice) (archive sound) · Animation - 2021
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls as Blanche Devereaux · Comedy - 2008
Generation Gap as Kay · Tv movie - 2005
Back to You & Me as Helen Ludwick · Romance - 2003
Miracle Dogs as Katherine Mannion · Drama - 2003
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series as Blanche Devereaux (archive footage) · Documentary - 1999
A Saintly Switch as Aunt Fanny · Fantasy - 1998
Ashes to Ashes as Verity Chandler · Drama - 1998
Rusty: A Dog’s Tale as Edna Callahan · Adventure - 1997
Annabelle’s Wish as Scarlett (voice) · Music - 1997
Out to Sea Comedy Worldwide box office: $30.7M - 1996
Dear God as Mom Turner · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.14M - 1995
A Holiday to Remember as Miz Leona / Clay's Aunt · Romance - 1994
A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story as Grandma Stephens · Drama - 1993
Message from Nam as Beatrice Andrews · Romance - 1993
Nunsense as Rev. Mother Mary Regina · Music - 1993
Mother of the Bride as Margaret Becker Hix · Tv movie - 1991
Baby of the Bride as Margaret Becker Hix · Tv movie - 1990
The Dreamer of Oz as Matilda Joslyn Gage · Fantasy - 1990
Children of the Bride as Margaret Becker · Tv movie - 1990
After the Shock as Sherra Cox · Drama - 1990
The Earth Day Special as Blanche Devereaux · Documentary - 1990
Modern Love as Mrs. Evelyn Parker · Comedy - 1989
The Wickedest Witch as Avarissa · Comedy - 1989
The Man in the Brown Suit as Suzy Blair · Mystery - 1988
Liberace as Frances Liberace · Tv movie - 1987
The Little Match Girl as Frances Dutton · Tv movie - 1983
The Skin of Our Teeth as Fortune Teller - 1980
Gridlock as Adele Sherman · Tv movie - 1979
Topper as Clara Topper · Tv movie - 1978
Rainbow as Ida Koverman · Drama - 1978
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force as Mat's Mother · Drama - 1973
Blade as Gail · Thriller - 1971
Some of My Best Friends Are… as Lita Joyce · Drama - 1971
They Might Be Giants Mystery - 1970
The People Next Door as Della · Drama - 1965
Angel’s Flight as Dolly · Crime - 1963
Five Minutes to Love as Sally 'Poochie' · Crime - 1961
Five Minutes to Live as Pamela · Crime - 1961
Hollywood After Dark as Sandy
Rue McClanahan in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
Betty White: First Lady of Television as Self (archive Footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2003
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments as Self / Blanche Devereaux · Documentary - 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 1997
Lugosi: Hollywood’s Dracula as Self · Documentary - 1990
Night of 100 Stars III as Self · Comedy - 1990
Rue McClanahan: The Cat Care Video Guide as Herself · Documentary - 1988
Mickey’s 60th Birthday as Self · Family
Who Rue McClanahan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Rue McClanahan shares the most films with. Betty White comes first, with 10 films together, followed by Martin Short (3).
Rue McClanahan: Questions & Answers
How many movies Rue McClanahan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Rue McClanahan been in?
Rue McClanahan is credited on 48 films, from 1961 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Rue McClanahan's highest-grossing movie?
Out to Sea (1997) is Rue McClanahan's biggest box office hit, with $30.7M worldwide, ahead of Dear God (1996) ($7.14M). Across every film with box office figures, Rue McClanahan's movies have made $37.9M.
Rue McClanahan's biggest hits What is the best Rue McClanahan movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rue McClanahan's best-rated film is Betty White: First Lady of Television (2018) with a score of 64.
Best Rue McClanahan movies, ranked What is Rue McClanahan's newest movie?
The most recent film on Rue McClanahan's filmography is Golden Girls 3033 (2022), in the role of Blanche Devereaux (voice) (archive sound).
Who does Rue McClanahan work with most often?
Rue McClanahan shares the most films with Betty White (10 films), Martin Short (3 films) and Rhea Perlman (3 films).
The Best Rue McClanahan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.
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