What is Gary Werntz's latest movie?

Gary Werntz's most recent film is "The Planters" (2019).

Is Gary Werntz a good actor?

Gary Werntz has an average audience rating of 4.5/10 across 21 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Pay It Forward, On the Basis of Sex, There Was a Little Boy.

Gary Werntz

Q: What is the best movie of Gary Werntz?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Gary Werntz is "Pay It Forward" with a rating of 7.4/10.

Q: How many movies has Gary Werntz acted in?

Gary Werntz has been featured in at least 21 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

21Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Gary Werntz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gary Werntz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Gary Werntz'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 Pay It Forward, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Gary Werntz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Werntz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

Pay It Forward: Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was

Pay It Forward

2000•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

On the Basis of Sex: Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Ap

On the Basis of Sex

2018•Drama

★6.5

There Was a Little Boy (1993) movie poster

★6.5

There Was a Little Boy: Julie and Gregg are about to become parents again, but they feel conflicted since their first child was kidnapped and ne

There Was a Little Boy

1993•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Baby Brokers: A woman (Cybill Shepherd) financially supports the natural parents in hope of adopting their newborn, but she discovers

Baby Brokers

1994•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

J. Edgar: As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled

J. Edgar

2011•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gary Werntz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	The Planters	First 'Hello' Man / Excuse Me Man / Good Point Man (voice)	Average	Similar →
2018	On the Basis of Sex	Judge William Edward Doyle	Hit	Similar →
2011	J. Edgar	Attorney General	Average	Similar →
2009	Thick as Thieves	Donley	Average	Similar →
2001	Rennie's Landing	Mr. Johnson	Flop	Similar →
2000	Pay It Forward	Mr. Thorsen	Hit	Similar →
1998	Deep Impact	Chuck Hotchner	Average	Similar →
1997	The Peacemaker	Terry Hamilton	Average	Similar →
1994	Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up	Al Perry	Flop	Similar →
1994	Dragstrip Girl	McCarthy	Flop	Similar →
1994	Baby Brokers	Dick Plager	Average	Similar →
1993	Rio Shannon	Tater Pikins	Flop	Similar →
1993	There Was a Little Boy	Jack	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Baby Doll Murders	Dr. Michael Rhodes	Flop	Similar →
1993	Marked for Murder	Lynch	Flop	Similar →
1992	Exiled in America	Carl Mahler	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Art of Dying	Roscoe	Flop	Similar →
1988	Nightingales	Agt. James	Flop	Similar →
1987	Wanted: Dead or Alive	Agent	Average	Similar →
1986	Kate's Secret	Clerk	Average	Similar →
1986	The Abduction of Allison Tate	Sgt. Williams	Flop	Similar →

Gary Werntz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Werntz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Werntz is "Pay It Forward" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Gary Werntz acted in?

Gary Werntz has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Werntz?

Other notable films include "On the Basis of Sex", "There Was a Little Boy", and "Baby Brokers".