What is Kathryn Bates's latest movie?

Kathryn Bates's most recent film is "The Green Years" (1946).

Is Kathryn Bates a good actor?

Kathryn Bates has an average audience rating of 6.3/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Hands Across the Rockies, Tassels in the Air.

Kathryn Bates

Q: What is the best movie of Kathryn Bates?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Kathryn Bates is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with a rating of 7.8/10.

Q: How many movies has Kathryn Bates acted in?

Kathryn Bates has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

9Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Kathryn Bates Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kathryn Bates reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Kathryn Bates'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 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Kathryn Bates Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kathryn Bates's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) movie poster

★7.8

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. So

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939•Comedy

★7.2

Hands Across the Rockies (1941) movie poster

★7.2

Hands Across the Rockies: Wild Bill Hickock and Cannonball help two young people in love and bring the murderer of Cannonball's father to justice.

Hands Across the Rockies

1941•Western

★6.8

★6.8

Tassels in the Air: The stooges are janitors in an office building. They stencil the wrong names on all the offices, causing a rich lady to

Tassels in the Air

1938•Comedy

★6.6

Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1938) movie poster

★6.6

Arrest Bulldog Drummond: The invention of a machine that can cause remote explosions brings the attention of Scotland Yard and Bulldog Drummond.

Arrest Bulldog Drummond

1938•Action

★6.4

★6.4

The Texas Rangers: Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old frie

The Texas Rangers

1936•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Kathryn Bates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1946	The Green Years	Mrs. McTavish	Average	Similar →
1941	Hands Across the Rockies	Carrie	Hit	Similar →
1939	Mr. Smith Goes to Washington	Committeewoman (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1939	Unmarried	Mrs. Smith	Flop	Similar →
1939	Boy Trouble	Small Town Woman	Flop	Similar →
1938	Arrest Bulldog Drummond	Tourist	Hit	Similar →
1938	Tassels in the Air	Mrs. Smirch's Friend (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1936	The Texas Rangers	Schoolteacher (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1936	Klondike Annie	-	Average	Similar →

Kathryn Bates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kathryn Bates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kathryn Bates is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Kathryn Bates acted in?

Kathryn Bates has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kathryn Bates?

Other notable films include "Hands Across the Rockies", "Tassels in the Air", and "Arrest Bulldog Drummond".