The Best Henry Winkler Movies

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

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

List includes The Waterboy, P.U.N.K.S., more.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Henry Winkler movies?" and "What are the greatest Henry Winkler roles of all time?"

Ron Howard and Dennis Dugan are among those who have directed Henry Winkler at one point or another during their careers in the film industry.

Most divisive: A Plumm Summer
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  • Night Shift
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    Night Shift

    Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long
    44 votes
    • Released: 1982
    • Directed by: Ron Howard
    Chuck (Henry Winkler) has given up life as a stockbroker because it was too stressful. Now, he works an easy gig as a night shift attendant at a New York City morgue. His co-worker, Bill Blazejowski (Michael Keaton), on the other hand, is always looking to make a quick buck. When Bill finds out that Chuck's prostitute neighbor, Belinda (Shelley Long), needs a place to do her work, he convinces Chuck to turn the morgue into a brothel where they can work as her pimps.

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  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns, Serge Houde
    49 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Michael Scott
    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a 2008 Christmas television film directed by Michael Scott.

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  • Heroes
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    Heroes

    Harrison Ford, Sally Field, Henry Winkler
    42 votes
    • Released: 1977
    • Directed by: Jeremy Kagan
    Heroes is a 1977 film drama directed by Jeremy Kagan and starring Henry Winkler, Sally Field and Harrison Ford. Winkler plays a Vietnam War veteran with PTSD who sets about finding the men from his unit that had served in Vietnam. Field plays his at-first-reluctant girlfriend and Ford plays one of the former soldiers in his unit, now a dysfunctional stock car driver in Sedalia, Missouri who keeps a stolen machine gun in his motor home. This was the first film released after the conflict ended in 1975 to address Vietnam War issues.

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  • The Waterboy
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    The Waterboy

    Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler
    32 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Frank Coraci
    In the comedy film, The Waterboy, Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), a socially awkward water boy for a college football team, discovers his unique tackling skills and becomes a member of the team. His domineering mother (Kathy Bates) disapproves of this new path, creating tension between them. His coach (Henry Winkler), on the other hand, sees potential in Bobby's talent and encourages him to pursue it. As Bobby navigates his newfound fame and personal life struggles, he transforms from an underdog into an unlikely hero.

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  • Holes
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    Holes

    Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette
    21 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Andrew Davis
    In Holes, Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) finds himself at a juvenile detention center, Camp Green Lake, after being falsely accused of stealing. The camp has an odd practice: each boy must dig one hole every day in the scorching desert sun. The warden (Sigourney Weaver) claims it's to build character, but Stanley suspects there's more to these holes than meets the eye. As Stanley digs deeper into the mystery, he unearths a story of destiny and redemption that stretches back generations. This adventurous family film is based on Louis Sachar's award-winning novel of the same name.

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  • Click
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    Click

    Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken
    15 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Frank Coraci
    In Click, Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is an overworked architect juggling career demands and family life. He stumbles upon a remote control, handed to him by the eccentric Morty (Christopher Walken). This isn't your everyday device; it controls time. With a click, Michael can fast-forward through unpleasant or tedious moments in life. As he starts to misuse this power, he realizes the cost of his choices. The movie uniquely blends comedy, drama, and fantasy elements, delivering a thought-provoking narrative on life's fleeting moments. Kate Beckinsale plays Donna, Michael's loving wife caught within his temporal manipulations.

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