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List of the best Doris Day movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Doris Day charmed Hollywood and the rest of the world with appearances in such films as Pillow Talk and That Touch of Mink. Doris Day's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Doris Day movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Doris Day movies will be at the top of the list. Doris Day has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Doris Day movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Doris Day films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Doris Day role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Doris Day performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
List below includes Calamity Jane, The Man Who Knew Too Much and more films.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Doris Day movies?" and "What are the greatest Doris Day roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Day's romantic works, you might also enjoy our list of best Rock Hudson movies and best James Stewart movies.list.itemsDescription
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572110Pillow Talk
Doris Day, Rock HudsonReleased: 1959
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Pillow Talk is a 1959 Eastmancolor romantic comedy film in CinemaScope directed by Michael... more on Wikipedia
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37868The Man Who Knew Too Much
James Stewart, Doris DayReleased: 1956
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a 1956 suspense thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock,... more on Wikipedia
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488110Calamity Jane
Doris Day, Howard KeelReleased: 1953
Directed by: David Butler
Calamity Jane is a "Wild West"-themed film musical released in 1953. It is loosely based on... more on Wikipedia4
37372Move Over, Darling
Doris Day, James GarnerReleased: 1963
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Move Over, Darling is a 1963 comedy film starring Doris Day, James Garner, and Polly Bergen... more on Wikipedia5
34066Send Me No Flowers
Doris Day, Rock HudsonReleased: 1964
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Send Me No Flowers is a 1964 American comedy film, directed by Norman Jewison and starring... more on Wikipedia6
33970Lover Come Back
Doris Day, Rock HudsonReleased: 1961
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Lover Come Back is a 1961 Eastmancolor romantic comedy released by Universal Pictures and... more on Wikipedia7
31062The Thrill of It All
Doris Day, James GarnerReleased: 1963
Directed by: Norman Jewison
The Thrill of It All is a romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison starring Doris Day,... more on Wikipedia8
34577That Touch of Mink
Cary Grant, Doris DayReleased: 1962
Directed by: Delbert Mann
That Touch of Mink is a 1962 romantic comedy starring Cary Grant and Doris Day, and directed... more on Wikipedia9
30474Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Doris Day, David NivenReleased: 1960
Directed by: Charles Walters
Please Don't Eat the Daisies is a Metrocolor comedy film in CinemaScope starring Doris Day and... more on Wikipedia10
27668Love Me or Leave Me
Doris Day, James CagneyReleased: 1955
Directed by: Charles Vidor
Love Me or Leave Me is a 1955 biographical romantic musical drama film which tells the life... more on Wikipedia11
27473The Glass Bottom Boat
Doris Day, Dom DeLuiseReleased: 1966
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
The Glass Bottom Boat is an 1966 American romantic comedy movie directed by Frank Tashlin,... more on Wikipedia12
21647By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Doris Day, Mary WickesReleased: 1953
Directed by: David Butler
By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a 1953 musical film. It is the sequel to On Moonlight Bay.... more on Wikipedia13
23055Teacher's Pet
Clark Gable, Doris DayReleased: 1958
Directed by: George Seaton
Teacher's Pet is a 1958 American romantic comedy film starring Clark Gable and Doris Day. It... more on Wikipedia14
22653With Six You Get Eggroll
Doris Day, George CarlinReleased: 1968
Directed by: Howard Morris
With Six You Get Eggroll is a romantic comedy film starring Doris Day and Brian Keith. The... more on Wikipedia15
21854On Moonlight Bay
Doris Day, Mary WickesReleased: 1951
Directed by: Roy Del Ruth
On Moonlight Bay is a 1951 musical film directed by Roy Del Ruth which tells the story of the... more on Wikipedia16
21456The Pajama Game
Doris Day, John RaittReleased: 1957
Directed by: Stanley Donen, George Abbott
The Pajama Game is a 1957 musical film based on the stage musical of the same name. The... more on Wikipedia17
22563Midnight Lace
Doris Day, Myrna LoyReleased: 1960
Directed by: David Miller
Midnight Lace is a 1960 American mystery-thriller film starring Doris Day and Rex Harrison,... more on Wikipedia18
18449Young at Heart
Frank Sinatra, Doris DayReleased: 1954
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Young at Heart is a 1954 musical film starring Doris Day and Frank Sinatra, directed by Gordon... more on Wikipedia19
17948It Happened to Jane
Doris Day, Jack LemmonReleased: 1959
Directed by: Richard Quine
It Happened to Jane is a 1959 romantic comedy film starring Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie... more on Wikipedia20
14341Tea for Two
Doris Day, Eve ArdenReleased: 1950
Directed by: David Butler
Tea for Two is a 1950 American musical film directed by David Butler. The screenplay by Harry... more on Wikipedia21
13950Romance on the High Seas
Doris Day, Janis PaigeReleased: 1948
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Romance on the High Seas, known in the United Kingdom as It's Magic, is a 1948 Technicolor... more on Wikipedia22
12746Do Not Disturb
Raquel Welch, Doris DayReleased: 1965
Directed by: Ralph Levy, George Marshall
Do Not Disturb is a DeLuxe Color CinemaScope romantic comedy film directed by Ralph Levy,... more on Wikipedia23
9942Lullaby of Broadway
Doris Day, Gene NelsonReleased: 1951
Directed by: David Butler
Lullaby of Broadway is a musical romantic comedy film released by Warner Bros. in 1951. It... more on Wikipedia24
9240My Dream Is Yours
Doris Day, Eve ArdenReleased: 1949
Directed by: Michael Curtiz, Friz Freleng
My Dream Is Yours is a 1949 musical romantic comedy film starring Jack Carson, Doris Day, and... more on Wikipedia25
9444Julie
Doris Day, Louis JourdanReleased: 1956
Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
Julie is a 1956 film noir written and directed by Andrew L. Stone and starring Doris Day.
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