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Alan Reynolds

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 14, 1908
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Alan Reynolds Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alan Reynolds reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Alan Reynolds'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 Cape Fear, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alan Reynolds Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan Reynolds's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Cape Fear (1962) movie poster
★7.5

Cape Fear: Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady

Cape Fear

1962•Thriller
★7.2
The Harder They Fall (1956) movie poster
★7.2

The Harder They Fall: Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unkno

The Harder They Fall

1956•Drama
★6.5
Tight Spot (1955) movie poster
★6.5

Tight Spot: A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under

Tight Spot

1955•Drama
★6.1
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) movie poster
★6.1

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers: Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

1956•Action
★6.0
Wake Me When It's Over (1960) movie poster
★6.0

Wake Me When It's Over: The war may be over, but that doesn't keep the hapless Gus Brubaker from being drafted and posted on a forgotten little

Wake Me When It's Over

1960•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Alan Reynolds has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 The Claw Monsters Mr. Stanley (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1962 Cape Fear Vernon Super Hit Similar →
1960 Wake Me When It's Over Naval Commander (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Curse of the Undead Frank (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1959 Guns, Girls and Gangsters Police Officer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 Beginning of the End Agricultural Agent Flop Similar →
1957 Man Afraid Bit Role (uncredited) Average Similar →
1956 Earth vs. the Flying Saucers Maj. Kimberly (uncredited) Average Similar →
1956 The Harder They Fall Reporter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Cult of the Cobra Captain Williams Average Similar →
1955 Tight Spot Bailiff (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid Police Sgt. Flop Similar →

Alan Reynolds - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan Reynolds?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Reynolds is "Cape Fear" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Alan Reynolds acted in?

Alan Reynolds has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan Reynolds?

Other notable films include "The Harder They Fall", "Tight Spot", and "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers".

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