John Rubinstein

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

50Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 8, 1946

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein (born December 8, 1946) is an American actor, composer and director.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Rubinstein reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Rubinstein's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Rubinstein remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Killjoy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Rubinstein Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Rubinstein's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

★7.9

Killjoy — A romantic rivalry leads to an innocent woman's murder. Or is it a hoax crime, part of a cunning deception? At City Gene

Killjoy

1981•Mystery

★7.7

Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) movie poster

★7.7

Still Crazy Like a Fox — Jack Warden is back as quirky detective Harry Fox, who becomes a suspect in a murder case while on holiday in England.

Still Crazy Like a Fox

1987•Drama

★7.4

Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase (1990) movie poster

★7.4

Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase — A woman who suffers from multiple personality disorder is found during therapy to have suffered child abuse in this fact

Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase

1990•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

21 Grams — Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class subu

21 Grams

2003•Drama

★7.3

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994) movie poster

★7.3

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle — A former associate of Perry Mason returns to handle the defense of a world-class chess player accused of murdering a pro

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

1994•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Rubinstein.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story	Dr. Morrow	Flop	Similar →
2023	Trouble	-	Average	Similar →
2021	Being the Ricardos	Older Jess Oppenheimer	Hit	Similar →
2015	Daddy	Uncle Liam	Flop	Similar →
2015	The Atticus Institute	Marcus Wheeler	Average	Similar →
2013	A Mother's Rage	Dr. White	Average	Similar →
2012	Atlas Shrugged: Part II	Dr. Floyd Ferris	Flop	Similar →
2012	Hello I Must Be Going	Stan	Average	Similar →
2012	Electric City	Voice Actor (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2010	Healing Hands	Dr. Harris	Hit	Similar →
2007	Jekyll	Daniel Carew	Flop	Similar →
2007	Choose Connor	Cary Evor	Average	Similar →
2007	Sublime	Lichterhand	Flop	Similar →
2006	Mrs. Harris	Tarnower's Best Friend	Average	Similar →
2005	Jane Doe: The Wrong Face	Phil Raphaelson	Average	Similar →
2003	21 Grams	Gynecologist	Hit	Similar →
2002	Red Dragon	Dinner Guest	Hit	Similar →
2000	Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder	Rev. Hoverstock	Average	Similar →
1997	The Sleepwalker Killing	Dr. Frank Corrigan	Average	Similar →
1996	Kid Cop	Stan Dwerkin	Hit	Similar →
1996	Norma Jean & Marilyn	Darryl Zanuck	Average	Similar →
1995	Mercy	Frank Kramer	Hit	Similar →
1994	Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle	District Attorney	Hit	Similar →
1994	RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement	Chip Chayken	Hit	Similar →
1993	Another Stakeout	Thomas Hassrick	Flop	Similar →
1993	The American Clock	Moe Baumler	Flop	Similar →
1992	In My Daughter's Name	Ban Worrall	Average	Similar →
1990	Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase	Norman DeRoin	Hit	Similar →
1988	Liberace	Jamie	Average	Similar →
1988	Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun	Arthur Kane	Flop	Similar →
1987	Someone to Watch Over Me	Neil Steinhart	Average	Similar →
1987	Still Crazy Like a Fox	Harrison Fox, Jr.	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Daniel	Robert Lewin	Hit	Similar →
1983	M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers	Steve White	Hit	Similar →
1982	Night of 100 Stars	Self	Hit	Similar →
1981	Skokie	Herb Lewisohn	Average	Similar →
1981	Killjoy	Dr. Paul Trenton	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Silent Lovers	Irving Thalberg	Flop	Similar →
1980	Make Me an Offer	Dr. Max Westcott	Flop	Similar →
1979	She's Dressed to Kill	Alan Lenz	Flop	Similar →
1979	In Search of Historic Jesus	Jesus	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Boys from Brazil	David Bennett	Hit	Similar →
1977	The Car	John Norris	Average	Similar →
1976	The Quest: The Longest Drive	Wakely	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Sandpit Generals	Professor	Average	Similar →
1972	Something Evil	Ernest Lincoln	Average	Similar →
1971	A Howling in the Woods	Justin Conway	Flop	Similar →
1971	Zachariah	Zachariah	Flop	Similar →
1970	Getting Straight	Herbert	Average	Similar →
1969	The Trouble with Girls	Yale	Flop	Similar →

John Rubinstein - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Rubinstein?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Rubinstein is "Killjoy" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has John Rubinstein acted in?

John Rubinstein has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Rubinstein?

Other notable films include "Still Crazy Like a Fox", "Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase", and "21 Grams".