The Best William Newman Movies, Ranked
17 credits from 1976 to 2000, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) with $19.6M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest William Newman Box Office Hits
William Newman's films have made $52.4M worldwide in total. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) is the biggest hit at $19.6M, ahead of Jury Duty (1995) ($17M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best William Newman Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre William Newman has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 5 films, and Jury Duty (1995) is the pick of them.
The Latest William Newman Movies
The most recent films William Newman is credited on, newest first — starting with Devil in the Flesh 2 (2000). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Devil in the Flesh 2 2000 · Dr. Thompson -
Brown’s Requiem 1998 · Augie -
Santa with Muscles 1996 · Chas -
Jury Duty 1995 · Judge D'Angelo -
Dead Man’s Revenge 1994 · Doctor -
Fearless 1993 · Elderly Man -
The Odd Couple: Together Again 1993 · Sylvester -
Leprechaun 1993 · Fantasy -
Desperate Choices: To Save My Child 1992 · Dr. Edwards -
Dinner at Eight 1989 · Alf -
That’s Adequate 1989 · Comedy -
The Serpent and the Rainbow 1988 · French Missionary Doctor
The Best William Newman Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest William Newman films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing William Newman movie?
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) made the most at the box office, with $19.6M worldwide, followed by Jury Duty (1995) with $17M. Together, William Newman's films with box office figures have made $52.4M.
What is the best William Newman comedy movie?
Jury Duty (1995) is the best-rated of William Newman's comedy films. In other genres: The Serpent and the Rainbow (thriller), Fearless (drama) and Santa with Muscles (action).
What is the newest William Newman movie?
The newest film on William Newman's filmography is Devil in the Flesh 2 (2000), with William Newman as Dr. Thompson.
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