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The Best William A. Wellman Movies, Ranked

63 credits from 1925 to 2008, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The High and the Mighty (1954) with $4.33K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best William A. Wellman Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest William A. Wellman films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing William A. Wellman movie?

The High and the Mighty (1954) made the most at the box office, with $4.33K worldwide, followed by Nothing Sacred (1937) with $3.77K. Together, William A. Wellman's films with box office figures have made $11K.

Which William A. Wellman movie won the most awards?

A Star Is Born (1937) is the most decorated William A. Wellman film, with 2 wins from 8 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.

What is the best William A. Wellman drama movie?

Nothing Sacred (1937) is the best-rated of William A. Wellman's drama films. In other genres: The High and the Mighty (action).

What is the newest William A. Wellman movie?

The newest film on William A. Wellman's filmography is You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008), with William A. Wellman as Self (archive footage).

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