Philip Marlowe

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

17Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1930

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Philip Marlowe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Philip Marlowe'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Philip Marlowe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Philip Marlowe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Philip Marlowe's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Joy: A young woman, Joy, refuses to have sex with her boyfriend. But after being raped, she becomes obsessed with sex and sta

Joy

1977•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Sweetheart: Schemes to steal an inheritance put an heiress in danger.

Sweetheart

1977•Crime

★5.3

The Farmer's Daughters (1976) movie poster

★5.3

The Farmer's Daughters: After the farmer's daughters attack the farm hand Fred, three escaped convicts arrive and have their way with members of

The Farmer's Daughters

1976

★5.2

Water Power: A mentally troubled man becomes a serial rapist and torturer due to the strong shock he suffers after witnessing the per

Water Power

1976•Thriller

★5.0

★5.0

Scandalous Simone: Using curare, French bank executive Marcel fakes his own death to get away with embezzling money. His wife Simone and be

Scandalous Simone

1985

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Philip Marlowe.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	Scandalous Simone	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Classical Romance	Paul	Flop	Similar →
1979	Unnatural Family	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Doogan's Woman	Doogan	Flop	Similar →
1977	Teenage Pajama Party	Body Builder's Friend	Flop	Similar →
1977	Inside Jennifer Welles	Tuxedo Guy #6	Flop	Similar →
1977	Joy	Henpecked Husband	Hit	Similar →
1977	Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip	Man in Bar (segment "The Middle")	Flop	Similar →
1977	Sweetheart	Jack	Average	Similar →
1977	Prey of a Call Girl	Amy's Client - White Shirt	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Coming of Joyce	Kris' Father	Flop	Similar →
1976	Virgin Dreams	Guy in 8-way	Flop	Similar →
1976	Water Power	Police Captain	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Farmer's Daughters	Butch	Flop	Similar →
1976	Master and His Ladies	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Voluptuous Predators	Pete	Flop	Similar →
1973	Curious Women	Guy in Closet	Flop	Similar →

Philip Marlowe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Philip Marlowe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Marlowe is "Joy" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Philip Marlowe acted in?

Philip Marlowe has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Philip Marlowe?

Other notable films include "Sweetheart", "The Farmer's Daughters", and "Water Power".