According to a ranking of Cary Grant's films based on Rotten Tomatoes scores, the movie considered his best is In Name Only (1939). This romantic drama achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it at the top of the list.
Top-Ranked Cary Grant Films by Rotten Tomatoes
While In Name Only holds the #1 spot, another acclaimed film, The Philadelphia Story (1940), also boasts a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and is ranked closely at #2. This indicates both films are exceptionally well-regarded by critics.
Here's a look at some of the top movies in Cary Grant's filmography, based on their ranking by Rotten Tomatoes scores:
Rank | Movie Title | Year | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
---|---|---|---|
1 | In Name Only | 1939 | 100% |
2 | The Philadelphia Story | 1940 | 100% |
3 | Indiscreet | 1958 | (Score not provided) |
4 | Holiday | 1938 | (Score not provided) |
5 | Only Angels Have Wings | 1939 | (Score not provided) |
6 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | 1948 | (Score not provided) |
7 | His Girl Friday | 1940 | (Score not provided) |
8 | North by Northwest | 1959 | (Score not provided) |
This ranking highlights the enduring critical appeal of Grant's work, especially those early films that achieved perfect critical consensus.