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Robin Williams
Birthdate: July 21, 1951

Robin Williams

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CAREER SPAN

Decade
Movie Score
# Movies
1970s
No Reviews
1
1980s
2.6169
9
total ranking of 2.6169
1990s
3.1505
24
total ranking of 3.1505
2000s
2.8465
18
total ranking of 2.8465
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Actor Score: Robin Williams is ranked overall as 3.5395 of of 4 stars3.5395

Robin Williams Movie Rankings

1
Robin Williams starring in Aladdin
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.3390 out of 4 stars for Aladdin3.3390
Aladdin, a street-urchin finds a magic lamp with a genie that grants him three wishes. He wishes to become a Prince so the Princess will fall in love with him. However, the evil Jafar, who wants to be Sultan, exposes Aladdin for who he really is. ...more about Aladdin
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Supporting Actor
2
Robin Williams starring in Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.1473 out of 4 stars for Good Will Hunting3.1473
A janitor at MIT, Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a gift for maths that can take him light-years beyond his blue-collar roots, but to achieve his dream he must turn his back on the neighborhood and his best friend (Ben Affleck). ...more about Good Will Hunting
Actor Awards
  • Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
3
Robin Williams starring in Happy Feet
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.0834 out of 4 stars for Happy Feet3.0834
Emperor Penguins express their love through song; however, Mumble can not sing. He instead has an incredible talent for tap dancing. Ostracized from his community Mumble sets out on a mission and learns differences can sometimes be a good thing. ...more about Happy Feet
4
Hamlet (1996)
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.0733 out of 4 stars for Hamlet3.0733
Hamlet, son of the king of Denmark, is summoned home for his father's funeral and his mother's wedding to his uncle. In a supernatural episode, he discovers that his uncle, whom he hates anyway, murdered his father. ...more about Hamlet
5
Insomnia (2002)
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.0340 out of 4 stars for Insomnia3.0340
Sent from the city to investigate the murder of a teenage girl in a small Alaska town, a police detective (Pacino) accidentally shoots his own partner while trying to apprehend a suspect. ...more about Insomnia
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Supporting Actor
6
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Robin Williams scores a combined 3.0115 out of 4 stars for Dead Poets Society3.0115
Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to the school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. His room-mate, Neil, although exceedingly bright and popular, is very much under the thumb of his overbearing father. ...more about Dead Poets Society
Actor Awards
  • Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • BAFTA Awards - Best Actor
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
7
One Hour Photo (2002)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.9776 out of 4 stars for One Hour Photo2.9776
Seymour 'SY' Parrish has been doing photo development for 20 years. He has a vast knowledge of modern photography and develops photos at a local department store for a living. ...more about One Hour Photo
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Actor
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actor
  • Online Film Critics Society Awards - Best Actor
  • Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
8
Dead Again (1991)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.9756 out of 4 stars for Dead Again2.9756
Mike Church is a Los Angeles private detective who specialises in finding missing persons. He takes on the case of a mystery woman who he calls Grace. She is suffering from amnesia and have no memories of her own. ...more about Dead Again
9
Aristocrats, The (2005)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.9616 out of 4 stars for Aristocrats2.9616
Comedy veterans and co-creators Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza capitalize on their insider status and invite over 100 of their closet friends (who happen to be some of the biggest names in entertainment, from George Carlin to Whoopi Goldberg). ...more about Aristocrats
10
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.9530 out of 4 stars for Good Morning2.9530
A new Disc Jockey is shipped from Crete to Vietnam to bring humor to Armed Forces Radio. He turns the studio on it's ear and becomes wildly popular with the troops but runs afoul of the middle management who think he isn't G.I. enough. ...more about Good Morning
Actor Awards
  • Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • American Comedy Awards, USA - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
  • BAFTA Awards - Best Actor
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
11
Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.8851 out of 4 stars for Deconstructing Harry2.8851
Harry Block is a well-regarded novelist whose tendency to thinly-veil his own experiences in his work, as well as his un-apologetic attitude and his proclivity for pills and whores, has left him with three ex-wives that hate him. ...more about Deconstructing Harry
12
Birdcage, The (1996)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.8679 out of 4 stars for Birdcage2.8679
Mike Nichols remakes "La Cage Aux Folles." The comedy features a flamboyant gay couple (Williams and Lane) who attempt to "play it straight" for their son's prospective in-laws. ...more about Birdcage
13
Robots (2005)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.8472 out of 4 stars for Robots2.8472
Rodney is young inventor that dreams of helping robots everywhere. When he journeys to pursue his goals he and a ragtag team of misfits discover that sometimes big corporation aren't always looking out for the little guys. ...more about Robots
14
What Dreams May Come (1998)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.8228 out of 4 stars for What Dreams May Come2.8228
After the death of their two children, Dr. Chris Nielson ('Robin Williams' (qv)) and his wife Annie ('Annabella Sciorra' (qv)) find continuing their lives fraught with difficulties, especially for Annie. ...more about What Dreams May Come
15
FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.7769 out of 4 stars for FernGully: The Last Rainforest2.7769
The fairy people of FernGully have never seen humans before, but when Christa sees one, Zak, she accidentally shrinks him down to her size. But there is trouble in FernGully, for Zak is part of a logging team who is there to cut down the forest. ...more about FernGully: The Last Rainforest
16
Night Listener, The (2006)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.7560 out of 4 stars for Night Listener2.7560
Robin Williams takes a rare straight role as a talk show DJ in THE NIGHT LISTENER, which explores the turbulent relationship he develops with a young listener. ...more about Night Listener
17
Jumanji (1995)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.7255 out of 4 stars for Jumanji2.7255
After being trapped in a jungle board game for 26 years, a Man- Child (Robin Williams) wins his release from the game. But, no sooner has he arrived that he is forced to play again, and this time sets the creatures of the jungle loose on the city. ...more about Jumanji
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Actor
  • Kids' Choice Awards, USA - Favorite Movie Actor
18
Fisher King, The (1991)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.7092 out of 4 stars for Fisher King2.7092
Terry Gilliam's romantic parable The Fisher King delves deep into the nature of love and loss, of guilt and redemption, of character and tragedy. ...more about Fisher King
Actor Awards
  • Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
19
Awakenings (1990)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.6947 out of 4 stars for Awakenings2.6947
A new doctor finds himself with a ward full of comatose patients. He is disturbed by them and the fact that they have been comatose for decades with no hope of any cure. When he finds a possible chemical cure he gets permission to try it on one of them. ...more about Awakenings
Actor Awards
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
20
Bicentennial Man (1999)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.6854 out of 4 stars for Bicentennial Man2.6854
This film follows the 'life' and times of the lead character, an android (Robin Williams) who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. ...more about Bicentennial Man
Actor Awards
  • Blockbuster Entertainment Awards - Favorite Actor - Comedy
  • Kids' Choice Awards, USA - Favorite Movie Actor
  • Razzie Awards - Worst Actor
21
Patch Adams (1998)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.6592 out of 4 stars for Patch Adams2.6592
Robin Williams stars as Patch Adams, in this true story of a heroic man, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. ...more about Patch Adams
Actor Awards
  • American Comedy Awards, USA - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
  • Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
22
Nine Months (1995)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.6022 out of 4 stars for Nine Months2.6022
Samuels life is perfect. That is, until he finds out his girlfriend is pregnant. Now he must face the issues that come with being an expecting father, in a most entertaining way. ...more about Nine Months
Actor Awards
  • American Comedy Awards, USA - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
23
Final Cut, The (2004)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.5432 out of 4 stars for Final Cut2.5432
The story is set in a world where implanted microchips can record all moments of an individual's life. The chips are removed upon death so the images can be edited into something of a highlight reel for loved ones who want to remember the deceased. ...more about Final Cut
24
Hook (1991)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.5169 out of 4 stars for Hook2.5169
Peter Pan (Williams) has grown up to be a cut-throat merger and acquisitions lawyer, and is married to Wendy's granddaughter. Captain Hook (Hoffman) kidnaps his children, and Peter returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell (Roberts). ...more about Hook
25
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.5123 out of 4 stars for Mrs. Doubtfire2.5123
Out of work father Robin Williams find himself suddenly divorced without custody of his kids. To solve this problem, he disguises himself as an old Scottish nanny to get hired by his ex-wife and be closer to his kids. ...more about Mrs. Doubtfire
Actor Awards
  • American Comedy Awards, USA - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
26
Get Bruce (1999)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4906 out of 4 stars for Get Bruce2.4906
27
Jakob the Liar (1999)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4892 out of 4 stars for Jakob the Liar2.4892
In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. ...more about Jakob the Liar
Actor Awards
  • Razzie Awards - Worst Actor
28
Night at the Museum (2006)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4826 out of 4 stars for Night at the Museum2.4826
The Museum of Natural History is enchanted with an unusual curse. Every night the inhabitants come alive. When new security guard, Larry Daley, loses the instructions to a mischievous monkey, he must retain order on his own terms. ...more about Night at the Museum
29
Fathers' Day (1997)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4785 out of 4 stars for Fathers' Day2.4785
Jack Lawrence is a smart allec lawyer who is one day visited by an ex-girlfriend who tells him her kid was his. Enter Dale Putley, a depressed goofball who is also a writer, meets with the same ex-girlfriend who tells him her kid is his. ...more about Fathers' Day
30
Popeye (1980)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4607 out of 4 stars for Popeye2.4607
Buff sailorman Popeye arrives in an awkward seaside town called Sweet Haven. There he meets Wimpy, a hamburger loving man, Olive Oyl, the soon-to-be love of his life, and Bluto, a huge, mean pirate who's out to make Sweet Haven pay for no good reason. ...more about Popeye
31
Death to Smoochy (2002)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4514 out of 4 stars for Death to Smoochy2.4514
Fired in disgrace, kids show host Randolph Smiley finds himself out on the street, while his replacement Sheldon Mopes, finds himself on the fast track to success with a new hit show as the proud purple rhino Smoochy. ...more about Death to Smoochy
Actor Awards
  • Razzie Awards - Worst Supporting Actor
32
Flubber (1997)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.4129 out of 4 stars for Flubber2.4129
Professor Phillip Brainard, an absent minded professor, works with his assistant Weebo, trying to create a substance that's a new source of energy and that will save Medfield College where his sweetheart Sara is the president. ...more about Flubber
Actor Awards
  • Blockbuster Entertainment Awards - Favorite Actor/Actress - Family
  • Kids' Choice Awards, USA - Favorite Movie Actor
33
Toys (1992)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.3864 out of 4 stars for Toys2.3864
An eccentric toymaker's last wish is that his brother takes over the running of the business. The brother is a military General, and is out of touch with toymaking, and out of touch with reality too. ...more about Toys
34
World According to Garp, The (1982)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.3286 out of 4 stars for World According to Garp2.3286
Based on the John Irving novel, this film chronicles the life of T S Garp, and his mother, Jenny. ...more about World According to Garp
35
RV (2006)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.2921 out of 4 stars for RV2.2921
An overworked Bob Munro, his wife Jaime, their 15-year-old daughter Cassie and 12-year-old son Carl are in desperate need of some quality time together. ...more about RV
36
Big White, The (2005)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.2522 out of 4 stars for Big White2.2522
A destitute Alaskan travel agent with a deranged wife finds the answer to his financial problems in the form of a get rich quick insurance scam involving a frozen body in the dumpster behind his office. ...more about Big White
38
Noel (2004)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.1778 out of 4 stars for Noel2.1778
In the Christmas Eve in New York, the lonely divorced publisher Rose Harrison (Susan Sarandon) expects for a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospital with Alzheimer. ...more about Noel
39
August Rush (2007)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.1412 out of 4 stars for August Rush2.1412
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. ...more about August Rush
40
Club Paradise (1986)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.1335 out of 4 stars for Club Paradise2.1335
Injured while risking his life to save an angry German shepard, Chicago Firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small carribean island named St. Nicholas. There, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort, Ernest Reed. ...more about Club Paradise
41
Cadillac Man (1990)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.1073 out of 4 stars for Cadillac Man2.1073
Joe's a car salesman with a problem. He has two days to sell 12 cars or he loses his job. This would be a difficult task at the best of times but Joe has to contend with his girlfriends (he's two timing), a missing teenage daughter and an ex-wife. ...more about Cadillac Man
42
House of D (2005)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.0621 out of 4 stars for House of D2.0621
A comical and touching story of a man looking back at his childhood in 1970s Greenwich Village. ...more about House of D
43
Man of the Year (2006)
Robin Williams scores a combined 2.0614 out of 4 stars for Man of the Year2.0614
Many talk show hosts harbor lofty ambitions, but few would go to the extremes of Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams) in the gentle satire MAN OF THE YEAR. ...more about Man of the Year
44
Survivors, The (1983)
Robin Williams scores a combined 1.9378 out of 4 stars for Survivors1.9378
Sonny Paluso and Donald Quinelle are two unfortunate people who just lost their jobs, when they meet in a bar; Sonny's gas station has been blown away and Donald has just been fired by his bosses parrot!!! But that day, their lifes change when they ...more about Survivors
45
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2006)
Robin Williams scores a combined 1.8492 out of 4 stars for Who Is Harry Nilsson1.8492
The documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson in an attempt to answer the question, "Who is Harry Nilsson?" The film includes new and archive audio and film including interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Van Dyke Parks, ...more about Who Is Harry Nilsson
  • Not Available on DVD
46
License to Wed (2007)
Robin Williams scores a combined 1.4783 out of 4 stars for License to Wed1.4783
In all-star cast rounds out this romantic comedy about a couple who must endure a humiliating obstacle course of a marriage training program in order to gain permission to wed from their church's over-the-top ...more about License to Wed
47
I'm from Hollywood (1989)
Robin Williams scores a combined 1.4412 out of 4 stars for I'm from Hollywood1.4412
Wrestling documentry about comedian Andy Kauffman's break into professional wrestling. ...more about I'm from Hollywood
48
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Robin Williams scores a combined 0.7397 out of 4 stars for Aladdin and the King of Thieves0.7397
Finally, the wedding everyone has been waiting for! The whole town of Agrabah is gathered together to see Princess Jasmine and Aladdin "tie the knot" by their blue friend, Genie. ...more about Aladdin and the King of Thieves
49
Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses? (1977)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
50
In Search of Ted Demme (2005)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
51
Junket Whore (1998)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
52
Seize the Day (1986)
No Reviews Available