Robin Williams' 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Gabbi ShawNov 12, 2024, 21:56 IST

Robin Williams.Vera Anderson/WireImage/Getty Images

Robin Williams was in more than 60 movies over the course of his career.
He was nominated for three Oscars, winning for his best-reviewed film, "Good Will Hunting."

After getting his start on the '70s sitcom "Mork and Mindy," Robin Williams left the show to become one of the biggest stars in comedy.

His movies, which include "Aladdin," "Good Will Hunting," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Jumanji," and "Hook," have made hundreds of millions at the box office. Before his death in 2014, Williams was easily one of the most beloved comedians of all time, and one of the few stand-ups who became a true movie star.

But not all of his films have been successful with critics.

We've identified the 10 best and 10 worst movies that Williams has starred in, according to critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes. See where your favorite Williams film lands.

First: the worst films of Williams' career, according to criitcs.

Robin Williams in 2006.Peter Kramer/Getty Images

9 (tie). "Absolutely Anything" (2015)

"Absolutely Anything."Lionsgate

9 (tie). "Jack" (1996)

"Jack."Hulton Archive/Getty Images

8. "A Merry Friggin' Christmas" (2014)

"A Merry Friggin' Christmas."Phase 4 Films/Entertainment One Films

7. "Club Paradise" (1986)

"Club Paradise."Warner Bros. Pictures

6. "House of D" (2004)

"House of D."Lionsgate

4 (tie). "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" (2014)

"The Angriest Man in Brooklyn."Lionsgate

4 (tie). "The Survivors" (1983)

"The Survivors."Columbia Pictures

3. "License to Wed" (2007)

"License to Wed."Warner Bros. Pictures

2. "The Big Wedding" (2013)

"The Big Wedding."Lionsgate

1. "Old Dogs" (2009)

"Old Dogs."Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Now it's time for the high points in his career.

Williams in 1998 after winning an Academy Award.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

10. "The Birdcage" (1996)

"The Birdcage."Frank Trapper/Corbis/Getty Images

8 (tie). "The Fisher King" (1991)

"The Fisher King."Tri-Star Pictures

8 (tie). "Dead Poets Society" (1989)

"Dead Poets Society."Touchstone Pictures/Getty Images

7. "World's Greatest Dad" (2009)

"World's Greatest Dad."Magnolia Pictures

5 (tie). "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987)

"Good Morning, Vietnam."Touchstone Pictures

5 (tie). "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1989)

Robin Williams in 1989.Mikki Ansin/Getty Images

4. "Insomnia" (2002)

"Insomnia."Warner Bros. Pictures/Summit Entertainment/Touchstone Pictures

2 (tie). "Aladdin" (1992)

"Aladdin."Disney

2 (tie). "Hamlet" (1996)

"Hamlet."Sony Pictures Releasing

1. "Good Will Hunting" (1997)

"Good Will Hunting."Miramax Films

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