John Merivale

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

9Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 1, 1917

Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Merivale reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Merivale'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 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Merivale remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Night to Remember, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Merivale Movies Ranked

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

★7.7

★7.7

A Night to Remember: The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portr

A Night to Remember

1958•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

The Invisible Man: After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects,

The Invisible Man

1933•Horror

★7.1

★7.1

King Rat: When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were

King Rat

1965•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

80,000 Suspects: A doctor's already-shaky marriage is tested to an even greater extent when he has to contend with a smallpox epidemic.

80,000 Suspects

1963•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

House of Mystery: A young couple go to check out a house they're thinking of buying. A somewhat mysterious woman tells the couple several

House of Mystery

1961•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Merivale.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1966	Arabesque	Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane	Average	Similar →
1966	Ivanov	Dr. Lvov	Flop	Similar →
1965	King Rat	Foster	Hit	Similar →
1963	80,000 Suspects	Mr. Bradley	Hit	Similar →
1963	The List of Adrian Messenger	Adrian Messenger	Hit	Similar →
1961	House of Mystery	Clive	Hit	Similar →
1959	Caltiki, the Immortal Monster	Dr. John Fielding	Average	Similar →
1958	A Night to Remember	Robbie Lucas	Super Hit	Similar →
1933	The Invisible Man	Constable (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →

John Merivale - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Merivale?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Merivale is "A Night to Remember" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has John Merivale acted in?

John Merivale has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Merivale?

Other notable films include "The Invisible Man", "King Rat", and "80,000 Suspects".