Robin Williams' 15 best movies, ranked by critics

Jacob SarkisianJul 22, 2020, 22:01 IST

Robin Williams was in over 65 movies, and won an Oscar for "Good Will Hunting."Miramax Films/Buena Vista Pictures/Fox Searchlight Pictures

Robin Williams, known for his brilliant comedic abilities as well as his moving dramatic performances, was in over 65 movies across 38 years, including three posthumous releases.
He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one in 1998 for "Good Will Hunting."
We've ranked his 15 best movies, according to critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Aladdin" and Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia" both make the top five, but "Good Will Hunting" tops the list with a score of 97%.

15. 'The World According to Garp' (1982) — 78%

"The World According to Garp" was directed by George Roy Hill. Warner Bros.

14. 'The Birdcage' (1996) — 80%

"The Birdcage" was directed by Mike Nichols. United Artists

13. 'One Hour Photo' (2002) — 81%

"One Hour Photo" was directed by Mark Romanek. Fox Searchlight Pictures

=11. 'The Fisher King' (1991) — 83%

"The Fisher King" was directed by Terry Gilliam. TriStar Pictures

=11. 'Dead Again' (1991) — 83%

"Dead Again" was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Paramount Pictures

10. 'Dead Poets Society' (1989) — 84%

"Dead Poets Society" was directed by Peter Weir. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

9. 'Moscow on the Hudson' (1984) — 86%

"Moscow on the Hudson" was directed by Paul Mazursky. Columbia Pictures

=7. 'World's Greatest Dad' (2009) — 88%

"World's Greatest Dad" was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. Darko Entertainment.

=7. 'Awakenings' (1990) — 88%

"Awakenings" was directed by Penny Marshall. Columbia Pictures

6. 'Good Morning, Vietnam' (1987) — 90%

"Good Morning, Vietnam" was directed by Barry Levinson. Buena Vista Pictures

=4. 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' (1989) — 92%

"The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" was directed by Terry Gilliam. Columbia Pictures

=4. 'Insomnia' (2002) — 92%

"Insomnia" was directed by Christopher Nolan. Warner Bros. Pictures/Summit Entertainment/Touchstone Pictures

=2. 'Hamlet' (1996) — 95%

"Hamlet" was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Sony Pictures Releasing

=2. 'Aladdin' (1992) — 95%

"Aladdin" was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Buena Vista Pictures

1.'Good Will Hunting' (1997) — 97%

"Good Will Hunting" was directed by Gus Van Sant. Miramax Films

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