The Best Frank Sinatra Movies

Updated September 23, 2019 4.9k votes 923 voters 66.2k views

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List of the best Frank Sinatra movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Frank Sinatra'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 Frank Sinatra movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Frank Sinatra movies will be at the top of the list. Frank Sinatra has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Frank Sinatra movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Frank Sinatra films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Frank Sinatra role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Frank Sinatra performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

This list below has everything from Cannonball Run II to The Kissing Bandit.

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From Here to Eternity
Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster
Released: 1953
Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
From Here to Eternity is a 1953 drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel... more on Wikipedia
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The Manchurian Candidate
Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury
Released: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 American Cold War suspense thriller directed by John... more on Wikipedia
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The Man with the Golden Arm
Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak
Released: 1955
Directed by: Otto Preminger
The Man with the Golden Arm is a 1955 American drama film, based on the novel of the same name... more on Wikipedia
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Von Ryan's Express
Frank Sinatra, James Brolin
Released: 1965
Directed by: Mark Robson
Von Ryan's Express is a 1965 WWII adventure film about a group of Allied prisoners who after... more on Wikipedia
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High Society
Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly
Released: 1956
Directed by: Charles Walters
High Society is a 1956 American musical comedy film directed by Charles Walters and starring... more on Wikipedia
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Pal Joey
Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth
Released: 1957
Directed by: George Sidney
Pal Joey is a 1957 American Technicolor musical film, loosely adapted from the musical play of... more on Wikipedia
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Anchors Aweigh
Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly
Released: 1945
Directed by: George Sidney
Anchors Aweigh is a 1945 American Technicolor musical comedy film directed by George Sidney... more on Wikipedia

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On the Town
Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly
Released: 1949
Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
On the Town is a 1949 musical film with music by Leonard Bernstein and Roger Edens and book... more on Wikipedia
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Guys and Dolls
Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra
Released: 1955
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Guys and Dolls is a 1955 musical film starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and... more on Wikipedia
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Some Came Running
Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine
Released: 1958
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Some Came Running is a 1958 film directed by Vincente Minnelli.
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Robin and the Seven Hoods
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
Released: 1964
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Robin and the 7 Hoods is a 1964 American musical film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring... more on Wikipedia
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Young at Heart
Frank Sinatra, Doris Day
Released: 1954
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Young at Heart is a 1954 musical film starring Doris Day and Frank Sinatra, directed by Gordon... more on Wikipedia
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Suddenly
Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden
Released: 1954
Directed by: Lewis Allen
Suddenly is a 1954 American film noir thriller directed by Lewis Allen with a screenplay... more on Wikipedia
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A Hole in the Head
Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson
Released: 1959
Directed by: Frank Capra
A Hole in the Head is a comedy film directed by Frank Capra, featuring Frank Sinatra, Edward... more on Wikipedia
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The Joker Is Wild
Frank Sinatra, Jeanne Crain
Released: 1957
Directed by: Charles Vidor
The Joker Is Wild is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Charles Vidor, starring... more on Wikipedia
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Tony Rome
Frank Sinatra, Jill St. John
Released: 1967
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Tony Rome is a 1967 detective film starring Frank Sinatra and directed by Gordon Douglas,... more on Wikipedia
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None but the Brave
Frank Sinatra, Clint Walker
Released: 1965
Directed by: Frank Sinatra
None but the Brave, also known as Yūsha nomi in Japan, is a 1965 war film starring Frank... more on Wikipedia
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The Detective
Frank Sinatra, Robert Duvall
Released: 1968
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
The Detective is a 1968 film directed by Gordon Douglas, produced by Aaron Rosenberg and... more on Wikipedia
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Ocean's 11
Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine
Released: 1960
Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Ocean's 11 is a 1960 heist film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring five Rat Packers:... more on Wikipedia
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The List of Adrian Messenger
Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas
Released: 1963
Directed by: John Huston
The List of Adrian Messenger is a 1963 black and white crime thriller about a retired British... more on Wikipedia
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Till the Clouds Roll By
Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland
Released: 1946
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli, Richard Whorf
Till The Clouds Roll By is a 1946 American musical film made by MGM. The film is a... more on Wikipedia
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly
Released: 1949
Directed by: Busby Berkeley
Take Me Out to the Ball Game is a 1949 Technicolor musical film starring Frank Sinatra, Esther... more on Wikipedia
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The House I Live In
Frank Sinatra
Released: 1945
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
The House I Live In may refer to: The House I Live In (album), a 1993 live album by Archie... more on Wikipedia
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Contract on Cherry Street
Frank Sinatra, Martin Balsam
Released: 1977
Directed by: William A. Graham
Contract on Cherry Street is a film version of a novel written by Phillip Rosenberg about a... more on Wikipedia
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Higher and Higher
Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé
Released: 1943
Directed by: Tim Whelan
Higher and Higher is a 1944 musical film starring Michèle Morgan, Jack Haley, and Frank... more on Wikipedia