What is John Bottoms's latest movie?

John Bottoms's most recent film is "Sganarelle" (1984).

Is John Bottoms a good actor?

John Bottoms has an average audience rating of 4.1/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Long Riders, North Dallas Forty, Doc.

John Bottoms

Q: What is the best movie of John Bottoms?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring John Bottoms is "The Long Riders" with a rating of 6.6/10.

Q: How many movies has John Bottoms acted in?

John Bottoms has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

10Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

John Bottoms Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Bottoms reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of John Bottoms'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 The Long Riders, which stands out as a key performance.

Best John Bottoms Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Bottoms's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

The Long Riders: The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers mad

The Long Riders

1980•Western

★6.6

★6.6

North Dallas Forty: A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the earl

North Dallas Forty

1979•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Doc: Doc Holliday travels to Tombstone, Ariz., with prostitute Katie Elder. Although the trip is difficult because Doc is ill

Doc

1971•Western

★5.6

The Traveling Executioner (1970) movie poster

★5.6

The Traveling Executioner: Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a combination preacher and ca

The Traveling Executioner

1970•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

Kiss Me, Petruchio: A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the

Kiss Me, Petruchio

1981•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie John Bottoms has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1984	Sganarelle	Sganarelle / Gorgibus / Lucas / Alcantor	Flop	Similar →
1983	First Affair	Director	Flop	Similar →
1981	Kiss Me, Petruchio	Gremio	Average	Similar →
1980	He Knows You're Alone	Father McKenna	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Long Riders	Mortician	Hit	Similar →
1979	North Dallas Forty	Vip	Hit	Similar →
1977	Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man	Charles Edward Ives	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Blue Hotel	Cowboy	Flop	Similar →
1971	Doc	Virgil Earp	Average	Similar →
1970	The Traveling Executioner	Lawyer	Average	Similar →

John Bottoms - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Bottoms?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bottoms is "The Long Riders" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has John Bottoms acted in?

John Bottoms has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Bottoms?

Other notable films include "North Dallas Forty", "Doc", and "The Traveling Executioner".