What is Jack McDermott's latest movie?

Jack McDermott's most recent film is "Primal Rage" (1988).

Is Jack McDermott a good actor?

Jack McDermott has an average audience rating of 6.0/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Odds and Evens, The Final Countdown, Cocoon: The Return.

Jack McDermott

Q: What is the best movie of Jack McDermott?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jack McDermott is "Odds and Evens" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Jack McDermott acted in?

Jack McDermott has been featured in at least 11 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

11Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 9, 1893

Birth Place: Green River, Wyoming, USA

Jack McDermott Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack McDermott reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jack McDermott's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Jack McDermott's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Odds and Evens, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jack McDermott Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack McDermott's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Odds and Evens: A bumbling government agent recruits a trucker whose gambling knowledge can help crack an illegal Florida operation.

Odds and Evens

1978•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

The Final Countdown: During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm,

The Final Countdown

1980•War

★6.5

★6.5

Cocoon: The Return: The reinvigorated elderly group that left Earth comes back to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to

Cocoon: The Return

1988•Comedy

★6.5

The Wild and the Free (1980) movie poster

★6.5

The Wild and the Free: Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habita

The Wild and the Free

1980•TV Movie

★6.5

★6.5

Super Fuzz: While delivering a parking ticket to a small village in the Florida everglades, Officer Dave Speed finds himself in the

Super Fuzz

1980•Fantasy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jack McDermott has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1988	Primal Rage	Police Chief	Flop	Similar →
1988	Cocoon: The Return	Spectator	Hit	Similar →
1987	Hammerhead	Detective (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1985	Miami Supercops	New Yorker Police Chief	Average	Similar →
1983	Thieves and Robbers	Priest	Average	Similar →
1981	The Funhouse	Mr. Harper	Average	Similar →
1980	The Wild and the Free	Barton	Hit	Similar →
1980	Super Fuzz	Ned Boudie	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Final Countdown	Wynn	Hit	Similar →
1979	The Fantastic Seven	Director	Flop	Similar →
1978	Odds and Evens	Lt. o'connor	Hit	Similar →

Jack McDermott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack McDermott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack McDermott is "Odds and Evens" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jack McDermott acted in?

Jack McDermott has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack McDermott?

Other notable films include "The Final Countdown", "Cocoon: The Return", and "The Wild and the Free".