Ismail Merchant

Production

15Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 25, 1936

Birth Place: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

About Ismail Merchant

Ismail Merchant (born Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman; 25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer and director. He worked for many years in collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions which included director (and Merchant's longtime professional and domestic partner) James Ivory as well as screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.

Best Ismail Merchant Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ismail Merchant's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

A Tribute To Ismail Merchant —

A Tribute To Ismail Merchant

2005•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

A Cooler Climate — Award-winning filmmaker James Ivory recounts his life as traveler, outsider, and artist during a trip to Afghanistan in

A Cooler Climate

2022•Documentary

★7.7

★7.7

Merchant Ivory — The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional a

Merchant Ivory

2024•Documentary

★6.5

★6.5

Shakespeare-Wallah — The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of

Shakespeare-Wallah

1965•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Heat and Dust — Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne de

Heat and Dust

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ismail Merchant.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Merchant Ivory	Self (Archive Footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	A Cooler Climate	Himself (Arhive Footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	A Tribute To Ismail Merchant	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	The Song of the Little Road	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'	Self	Average	Similar →
2001	Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw	Self	Average	Similar →
2001	The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey	Self	Average	Similar →
1995	Jefferson in Paris	Royal Indian Man	Flop	Similar →
1989	Slaves of New York	Party Guest (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Wandering Company	Self	Flop	Similar →
1983	Heat and Dust	Indish Guy (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1970	Bombay Talkie	Fate Machine Producer	Flop	Similar →
N/A	James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant	Himself (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1965	Shakespeare-Wallah	Theater Owner (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Householder	Extra	Average	Similar →

Ismail Merchant - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ismail Merchant?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ismail Merchant is "A Tribute To Ismail Merchant" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ismail Merchant acted in?

Ismail Merchant has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ismail Merchant?

Other notable films include "A Cooler Climate", "Merchant Ivory", and "Shakespeare-Wallah".