Danny DeVito has been in over 90 movies. Here are his 10 best and 10 worst ones.

Meghan CookNov 17, 2020, 23:35 IST

Danny DeVito has been acting for decades.Buena Vista Pictures,Buena Vista,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Danny DeVito is an actor best known for movies like "Matilda" (1996) and his recurring role on FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
DeVito has earned critical acclaim for numerous performances, like his role in the crime drama "L.A. Confidential" (1997).
Other films DeVito has starred in, such as "Look Who's Talking Now" (1993) and "Head Office" (1986), didn't get as much love from critics.

Although he's mostly known for his comedic work on FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," 76-year-old Danny DeVito has proven himself as a film actor with an impressive range.

With an extensive career that spans nearly 50 years, DeVito's work has been met with varying degrees of critical reception.

Here are 10 of the best and 10 of the worst films in DeVito's filmography, according to critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes:

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

Danny DeVito's best film is "L.A. Confidential" (1997).

The film is set in Los Angeles, California. Warner Bros.

DeVito played Martini in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975).

Danny DeVito in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." United Artists

He was Sam Stone in "Ruthless People" (1986).

Danny DeVito in "Ruthless People." Buena Vista Pictures

The actor performed in, directed, and narrated "Matilda" (1996).

"Matilda" is based on a book of the same name. TriStar Pictures

In "Get Shorty" (1995) DeVito played Martin Weir.

Danny DeVito in "Get Shorty." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Getty Images

He was Ralph in the adventure film "Romancing the Stone" (1984).

"Romancing the Stone" was a hit with most critics. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

In "War of the Roses" (1989) DeVito played lawyer Gavin D'Amato.

Danny DeVito in "War of the Roses." Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

The actor voiced Phil in the Disney classic "Hercules" (1997).

This is one of the few animated films he's worked on. Disney

In "Terms of Endearment" (1983) DeVito was Vernon Dalhart.

Danny DeVito plays one of the many suitors in the movie. Paramount Pictures

He played Deck Shifflet in the legal drama "The Rainmaker" (1997).

Matt Damon and Danny DeVito in "The Rainmaker." Paramount Pictures

On the other end of the spectrum, he was Wayne in the comedy "The Oh in Ohio" (2006).

Danny DeVito in "The Oh in Ohio." Cyan Pictures

He played Al in the romantic comedy "When in Rome" (2010).

Danny DeVito plays one of many suitors. Walt Disney Pictures

DeVito had a small role in "The World's Greatest Lover" (1977).

A scene from "The World's Greatest Lover." Twentieth Century Fox

In "Hotel Noir" (2012) he appeared as Eugene Portland.

The dramatic thriller is set in the 1950s. Locomotive Entertainment Group

DeVito was Grover Cleaver in "Screwed" (2000).

Danny DeVito in "Screwed." Universal Pictures

In "Renaissance Man" (1994) the actor played Bill Rago.

Danny DeVito in "Renaissance Man." Buena Vista

He played Max Fairbanks in "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" (2001).

The film is based on a novel. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

DeVito was Buddy Hall in "Deck the Halls" (2006).

Danny DeVito in "Deck the Halls." Fox

He played Stedman in the comedy "Head Office" (1986).

Danny DeVito in "Head Office." HBO Video

"Look Who's Talking Now" (1993) earned also a 0%.

Danny DeVito voiced a dog in the film. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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