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Robert Ryan

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
10Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Robert Ryan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Ryan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Robert Ryan'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 The College Widow, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Ryan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Ryan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The College Widow (1927) movie poster
★10.0

The College Widow: Following another instance of the perennial defeat of the Atwater College football team, President Witherspoon is told t

The College Widow

1927•Comedy
★10.0
Womanpower (1926) movie poster
★10.0

Womanpower: Spoiled rich boy Johnny Bromley, goaded by the sneering laughter of the cheap Dot and by his father's open contempt, ret

Womanpower

1926•Comedy
★8.0
The Toilers (1928) movie poster
★8.0

The Toilers: The Toilers (1928)

The Toilers

1928•Drama
★7.8
It Had to Be You (1947) movie poster
★7.8

It Had to Be You: A chronic runaway bride is haunted by her conscience, who becomes reality.

It Had to Be You

1947•Romance
★7.5
Slightly French (1949) movie poster
★7.5

Slightly French: A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and p

Slightly French

1949•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Ryan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1949 Slightly French Carnival Barker (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1947 It Had to Be You Fight Referee (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1946 The Walls Came Tumbling Down Detective Regan (as Bob Ryan) Average Similar →
1946 The Notorious Lone Wolf Plainclothesman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 Lillian Russell Owen Hit Similar →
1938 Illegal Traffic - Hit Similar →
1937 Kid Galahad Cop (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1928 The Toilers - Super Hit Similar →
1927 The College Widow Jack Larrbee Super Hit Similar →
1926 Womanpower Sands Super Hit Similar →

Robert Ryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Ryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Ryan is "The College Widow" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Ryan acted in?

Robert Ryan has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Ryan?

Other notable films include "Womanpower", "The Toilers", and "It Had to Be You".

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