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John Wayne

Performer and director with 94 reviewed and 61 watchlist titles.

155 Results
  1. The Black Watch  1929F: 1 star (out of 5)
    Jul 12, 2020
    Adventure, Drama
  2. Salute  1929D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Oct 9, 2020
    Drama, Romance, Sport
  3. Men Without Women  1930C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 11, 2020
    Action, Drama
  4. Born Reckless  1930D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 11, 2020
    Crime, Drama, War
  5. Rough Romance  1930
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Western
  6. Cheer Up and Smile  1930
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Musical
  7. The Big Trail  1930B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 29, 2020
    Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  8. Girls Demand Excitement  1931
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Romance
  9. Three Girls Lost  1931
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama
  10. Arizona  1931C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 20, 2021
    Drama, Romance
  11. The Range Feud  1931D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 12, 2021
    Drama, Mystery, Western
  12. The Deceiver  1931
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Mystery
  13. Maker of Men  1931F: 1 star (out of 5)
    Mar 16, 2021
    Drama, Sport
  14. The Shadow of the Eagle  1932
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Mystery
  15. Texas Cyclone  1932C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 11, 2021
    Drama, Western
  16. Two-Fisted Law  1932F: 1 star (out of 5)
    Dec 22, 2021
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  17. Lady and Gent  1932
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Sport
  18. The Hurricane Express  1932
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
  19. Ride Him, Cowboy  1932D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 19, 2022
    Action, Drama, Romance, Western
  20. The Big Stampede  1932D-: 1.5 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 28, 2021
    Drama, Western
  21. That's My Boy  1932
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Romance, Sport
  22. Haunted Gold  1932F: 1 star (out of 5)
    Jun 19, 2022
    Drama, Mystery, Western
  23. The Telegraph Trail  1933D-: 1.5 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 5, 2024
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Western
  24. The Three Musketeers  1933
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War
  25. Central Airport  1933
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama
  26. Somewhere in Sonora  1933
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Western
  27. The Life of Jimmy Dolan  1933C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 9, 2023
    Drama, Romance
  28. His Private Secretary  1933D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 25, 2012
    Comedy, Romance
  29. Baby Face  1933C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 13, 2007
    Drama, Romance
  30. The Man from Monterey  1933D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 5, 2024
    Adventure, Music, Romance, Western
  31. Riders of Destiny  1933D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 17, 2016
    Music, Romance, Western
  32. College Coach  1933D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 26, 2021
    Drama, Sport
  33. Sagebrush Trail  1933C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 9, 2016
    Drama, Western
  34. The Lucky Texan  1934D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 28, 2012
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  35. West of the Divide  1934D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 1, 2007
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  36. Blue Steel  1934C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 4, 2007
    Drama, Western
  37. The Man from Utah  1934C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 10, 2008
    Drama, Western
  38. Randy Rides Alone  1934D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 28, 2012
    Action, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Western
  39. The Star Packer  1934D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 4, 2023
    Action, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Western
  40. The Trail Beyond  1934D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 30, 2008
    Drama, Western
  41. The Lawless Frontier  1934D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 7, 2022
    Drama, Western
  42. 'Neath the Arizona Skies  1934D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 18, 2009
    Drama, Western
  43. Texas Terror  1935C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    May 26, 2008
    Drama, Western
  44. Rainbow Valley  1935
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  45. The Desert Trail  1935C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 8, 2007
    Western
  46. The Dawn Rider  1935D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 4, 2008
    Drama, Western
  47. Paradise Canyon  1935D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 10, 2007
    Action, Drama, Western
  48. Westward Ho  1935
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  49. The New Frontier  1935
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  50. Lawless Range  1935
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  51. The Lawless Nineties  1936
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  52. King of the Pecos  1936
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  53. The Lonely Trail  1936
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Western
  54. Winds of the Wasteland  1936C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 20, 2024
    Drama, Western
  55. The Sea Spoilers  1936
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Mystery, Romance
  56. Conflict  1936
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Romance, Sport
  57. California Straight Ahead!  1937
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Drama, Romance
  58. I Cover the War!  1937
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Drama, Romance
  59. Idol of the Crowds  1937
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Romance, Sport
  60. Adventure's End  1937
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Drama
  61. Born to the West  1937
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  62. Pals of the Saddle  1938C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 14, 2025
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Western
  63. Overland Stage Raiders  1938D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 26, 2007
    Drama, Western
  64. Santa Fe Stampede  1938
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  65. Red River Range  1938
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Crime, Drama, Western
  66. Stagecoach  1939A+: 5 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 22, 2008
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  67. The Night Riders  1939
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  68. Three Texas Steers  1939
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western
  69. Wyoming Outlaw  1939
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  70. New Frontier  1939
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  71. Allegheny Uprising  1939
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Drama, History, War, Western
  72. Dark Command  1940C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 17, 2007
    Drama, Romance, War, Western
  73. Three Faces West  1940D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 2, 2007
    Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
  74. The Long Voyage Home  1940C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    May 18, 2008
    Drama, War
  75. Seven Sinners  1940
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  76. A Man Betrayed  1941
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
  77. Lady from Louisiana  1941
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Romance, Western
  78. The Shepherd of the Hills  1941
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  79. Lady for a Night  1942
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama
  80. Reap the Wild Wind  1942D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 4, 2012
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
  81. The Spoilers  1942C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Oct 1, 2007
    Drama, Western
  82. In Old California  1942D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 10, 2008
    Western
  83. Flying Tigers  1942C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 5, 2007
    Action, Drama, Romance, War
  84. Pittsburgh  1942
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Drama, Romance
  85. Reunion in France  1942D-: 1.5 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 18, 2022
    Drama, Romance, War
  86. A Lady Takes a Chance  1943
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Romance, Western
  87. In Old Oklahoma  1943C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Apr 3, 2008
    Drama, Western
  88. The Fighting Seabees  1944C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 18, 2008
    Drama, Romance, War
  89. Tall in the Saddle  1944B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 6, 2024
    Drama, Western
  90. Flame of Barbary Coast  1945
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Musical, Romance, Western
  91. Back to Bataan  1945C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 20, 2008
    Drama, War
  92. Dakota  1945D: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 20, 2008
    Western
  93. They Were Expendable  1945B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 13, 2008
    Drama, War
  94. Without Reservations  1946C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 5, 2008
    Comedy, Romance
  95. Angel and the Badman  1947C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    May 3, 2008
    Drama, Romance, Western
  96. Tycoon  1947D-: 1.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 29, 2012
    Adventure, Drama, Romance
  97. Fort Apache  1948B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Oct 6, 2008
    Drama, Western
  98. Red River  1948A-: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 15, 2025
    Drama, Western
  99. 3 Godfathers  1948C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 23, 2008
    Drama, Western
  100. Wake of the Red Witch  1948D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Apr 20, 2008
    Action, Adventure, Romance
  101. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon  1949B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 10, 2008
    Drama, Western
  102. The Fighting Kentuckian  1949D-: 1.5 stars (out of 5)
    May 27, 2008
    Adventure, Drama, Romance, War, Western
  103. Sands of Iwo Jima  1949C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Apr 19, 2008
    Action, Drama, Romance, War
  104. Rio Grande  1950B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    May 19, 2008
    Drama, Romance, Western
  105. Operation Pacific  1951
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Romance, War
  106. Flying Leathernecks  1951C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 14, 2007
    Action, Drama, War
  107. The Quiet Man  1952B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    May 27, 2008
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  108. Big Jim McLain  1952C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 31, 2023
    Crime, Drama, History, Romance, Thriller
  109. Trouble Along the Way  1953B+: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 11, 2004
    Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport
  110. Island in the Sky  1953C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 18, 2007
    Adventure, Drama
  111. Hondo  1953B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 5, 2008
    Drama, Romance, War, Western
  112. The High and the Mighty  1954B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 16, 2007
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
  113. The Sea Chase  1955
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Drama, War
  114. Blood Alley  1955B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 25, 2008
    Action, Adventure
  115. The Conqueror  1956
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Biography, History, Romance, War
  116. The Searchers  1956A-: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 10, 2015
    Adventure, Western
  117. The Wings of Eagles  1957C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 11, 2007
    Biography, Drama, War
  118. Jet Pilot  1957
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
  119. Legend of the Lost  1957D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 13, 2008
    Adventure, Drama
  120. I Married a Woman  1958
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Drama
  121. The Barbarian and the Geisha  1958
    Because John Huston directed and John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
  122. Rio Bravo  1959A+: 5 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 22, 2025
    Western
  123. The Horse Soldiers  1959C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    May 5, 2009
    Adventure, Drama, Romance, War, Western
  124. The Alamo  1960B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Mar 2, 2009
    Adventure, Drama, History, War, Western
  125. North to Alaska  1960
    Because John Wayne performed and Ben Hecht has a writing credit.
    Comedy, Romance, Western
  126. The Comancheros  1961C-: 2.5 stars (out of 5)
    Nov 21, 2007
    Drama, Western
  127. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance  1962A: 5 stars (out of 5)
    Jun 29, 2007
    Drama, Western
  128. Hatari!  1962
    Because Howard Hawks directed, John Wayne performed, and Leigh Brackett has a writing credit.
    Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
  129. The Longest Day  1962
    Because John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and Sean Connery performed.
    Action, Drama, History, War
  130. How the West Was Won  1962B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 11, 2008
    Action, Adventure, War, Western
  131. Donovan's Reef  1963
    Because John Ford directed and John Wayne and Lee Marvin performed.
    Adventure, Comedy, Romance
  132. McLintock!  1963
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Western
  133. Circus World  1964C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Aug 27, 2007
    Drama, Western
  134. The Greatest Story Ever Told  1965
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Biography, Drama, History
  135. In Harm's Way  1965B+: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 5, 2008
    Drama, Romance, War
  136. The Sons of Katie Elder  1965B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 19, 2008
    Drama, Western
  137. Cast a Giant Shadow  1966D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
    Oct 25, 2008
    Adventure, Drama, History, War
  138. El Dorado  1966B+: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 16, 2008
    Drama, Romance, Western
  139. The War Wagon  1967B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Feb 5, 2008
    Drama, Western
  140. The Green Berets  1968
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, War
  141. Hellfighters  1968
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
  142. True Grit  1969
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  143. The Undefeated  1969C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 16, 2007
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War, Western
  144. Chisum  1970B: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 9, 2004
    Biography, Drama, Western
  145. Swing Out, Sweet Land  1970
    Because Dean Martin and John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Family, History, Music
  146. Rio Lobo  1970C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 25, 2007
    Drama, War, Western
  147. The Cowboys  1972B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 29, 2007
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  148. Cancel My Reservation  1972
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Comedy, Mystery
  149. The Train Robbers  1973
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Action, Adventure, Western
  150. Cahill U.S. Marshal  1973
    Because John Wayne performed.
    Drama, Western
  151. Brannigan  1975C: 3 stars (out of 5)
    Sep 7, 2008
    Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
  152. Rooster Cogburn  1975A-: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
    Dec 5, 2003
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  153. The Shootist  1976B+: 4 stars (out of 5)
    Jan 21, 2008
    Drama, Romance, Western
  154. Big Jake  1971B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
    Jul 23, 2007
    Drama, Western
  155. McQ  1974
    Because John Sturges directed and John Wayne performed.
    Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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