List of all movies directed by Ron Howard ranked from best to worst. This is a collection of the best movies directed by Ron Howard as voted on by film buffs. If you think the greatest Ron Howard movie isn't as high as it should be on this list, then make sure to vote so your opinion can be factored into this list.
From Ron Howard's studio films to his independent films, this filmography lets the cream of the crop rise to the top. This list has everything from A Beautiful Mind to Apollo 13.
If you’re wondering “what movies did Ron Howard direct?” or “who is Ron Howard?” then this list will explain how most people know this director. This list also answers questions like “what are the all-time best movies directed by Ron Howard?” and “what's a good selection of good Ron Howard movies?” If you're wanting to get into Ron Howard films, then this list is a great starting point.
Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie are among the many great actors who have worked on a Ron Howard movie. We also have lists of the best movies directed by Oliver Stone and George Lucas, too, which you might like if you're a fan of Ron Howard.
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17523Apollo 13
Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas HowardReleased: 1995
Directed by: Ron Howard
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars... more on Wikipedia2
14224A Beautiful Mind
Jennifer Connelly, Russell CroweReleased: 2001
Directed by: Ron Howard
A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical drama film based on the life of John Nash, a... more on Wikipedia3
11327Cocoon
Steve Guttenberg, Clint HowardReleased: 1985
Directed by: Ron Howard
Cocoon is a 1985 science fiction film directed by Ron Howard about a group of elderly people... more on Wikipedia4
10527Cinderella Man
Russell Crowe, Renée ZellwegerReleased: 2005
Directed by: Ron Howard
Cinderella Man is a 2005 American drama film by Ron Howard, titled after the nickname of... more on Wikipedia5
10228Backdraft
Robert De Niro, Kurt RussellReleased: 1991
Directed by: Ron Howard
Backdraft is a 1991 action thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen.... more on Wikipedia6
10333Splash
Tom Hanks, John CandyReleased: 1984
Directed by: Ron Howard
Splash is a 1984 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Ron Howard, written by... more on Wikipedia7
8427Far and Away
Tom Cruise, Nicole KidmanReleased: 1992
Directed by: Ron Howard
Far and Away is a 1992 romance film directed by Ron Howard from a script by Howard and Bob... more on Wikipedia8
7924Ransom
Mel Gibson, Liev SchreiberReleased: 1996
Directed by: Ron Howard
Ransom is a 1996 American thriller film written by Richard Price & Alexander Ignon and... more on Wikipedia9
7826Parenthood
Keanu Reeves, Steve MartinReleased: 1989
Directed by: Ron Howard
Parenthood is a 1989 comedy-drama film with an ensemble cast that includes Steve Martin, Tom... more on Wikipedia10
7225Gung Ho
Michael Keaton, John TurturroReleased: 1986
Directed by: Ron Howard
Gung Ho is a 1986 Ron Howard comedy film, released by Paramount Pictures, and starring Michael... more on Wikipedia
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7931Willow
Val Kilmer, Kevin PollakReleased: 1988
Directed by: Ron Howard
Willow is a 1988 American fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, produced and with a story by... more on Wikipedia12
7732Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ron Howard
This film is a 2000 American musical fantasy comedy Christmas film from Universal Pictures and... more on Wikipedia13
6624Rush
Chris Hemsworth, Daniel BrühlReleased: 2013
Directed by: Ron Howard
Rush is a 2013 biographical sports film directed by Ron Howard. The merciless 1970s rivalry... more on Wikipedia14
7230EDtv
Matthew McConaughey, Elizabeth HurleyReleased: 1999
Directed by: Ron Howard
EDtv is a 1999 American satirical comedy film directed by Ron Howard. An adaptation of the... more on Wikipedia15
7943The Da Vinci Code
Tom Hanks, Ian McKellenReleased: 2006
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 American mystery-thriller film produced by John Calley and Brian... more on Wikipedia16
5622Night Shift
Kevin Costner, Shannen DohertyReleased: 1982
Directed by: Ron Howard
Night Shift is a 1982 American comedy film, one of former actor Ron Howard's earliest... more on Wikipedia17
5622Frost/Nixon
Kevin Bacon, Sam RockwellReleased: 2008
Directed by: Ron Howard
Frost/Nixon is a 2008 British-American historical drama film based on the 2006 play of the... more on Wikipedia18
5021The Missing
Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel WoodReleased: 2003
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Missing is a 2003 American Revisionist Western thriller film directed by Ron Howard, based... more on Wikipedia19
5528The Dilemma
Jennifer Connelly, Winona RyderReleased: 2011
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Dilemma is a 2011 American comedy-drama film starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James. The... more on Wikipedia20
5137Angels & Demons
Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregorReleased: 2009
Directed by: Ron Howard
Angels & Demons is a 2009 American thriller film directed by Ron Howard and based on Dan... more on Wikipedia21
1813Solo: A Star Wars Story
Alden Ehrenreich, Woody HarrelsonReleased: 2018
Directed by: Ron Howard
This film is a 2018 American space Western film directed by Ron Howard. Before joining the... more on Wikipedia22
2726The Paper
Marisa Tomei, Robert DuvallReleased: 1994
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Paper is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Ron Howard and starring Michael... more on Wikipedia23
2431Grand Theft Auto
Ron Howard, Clint HowardReleased: 1977
Directed by: Ron Howard
Grand Theft Auto is a 1977 American comedy road movie directed by Ron Howard. It was Howard's... more on Wikipedia24
55Inferno
Tom Hanks, Felicity JonesDirected by: Ron Howard
Inferno is a 2016 American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by David... more on Wikipedia25
1929Cotton Candy
Clint Howard, Charles Martin SmithReleased: 1978
Directed by: Ron Howard
Cotton Candy is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Ron Howard.
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