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Paul Menzel

Acting
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
10Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Menzel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paul Menzel'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Menzel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Terms of Endearment, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Menzel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Menzel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Terms of Endearment (1983) movie poster
★7.1

Terms of Endearment: Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each oth

Terms of Endearment

1983•Drama
★7.0
The Lady from Yesterday (1985) movie poster
★7.0

The Lady from Yesterday: A man with a wife, two daughters, and a flourishing career is visited by a woman whom he had an affair with when he was

The Lady from Yesterday

1985•Drama
★6.7
FM (1978) movie poster
★6.7

FM: When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the

FM

1978•Comedy
★6.0
Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991) movie poster
★6.0

Without Warning: The James Brady Story: The story of Ronald Reagan's press secretary who was crippled in the 1981 assassination attempt on the president and who

Without Warning: The James Brady Story

1991•Drama
★5.7
My Boyfriend's Back (1993) movie poster
★5.7

My Boyfriend's Back: Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as

My Boyfriend's Back

1993•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Menzel.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 My Boyfriend's Back Townsperson Average Similar →
1992 Trial: The Price of Passion Medical Examiner Flop Similar →
1991 Without Warning: The James Brady Story Reporter Average Similar →
1989 The Fulfillment of Mary Gray Eddie Duzak Flop Similar →
1988 Sharing Richard - Flop Similar →
1986 Uphill All the Way Merchant Gambler Flop Similar →
1985 The Lady from Yesterday Howard Ames Hit Similar →
1984 The Sky's No Limit David Harris Flop Similar →
1983 Terms of Endearment Dr. Maise Hit Similar →
1978 FM Guard Frank Hit Similar →

Paul Menzel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Menzel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Menzel is "Terms of Endearment" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Paul Menzel acted in?

Paul Menzel has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Menzel?

Other notable films include "The Lady from Yesterday", "FM", and "Without Warning: The James Brady Story".