John Cariani

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

13Total Films

6.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Cariani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Cariani's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Cariani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Deliver Us from Evil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Cariani Movies Ranked

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

★6.2

Deliver Us from Evil (2014) movie poster

★6.2

Deliver Us from Evil: When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanat

Deliver Us from Evil

2014•Thriller

★6.2

Sleeping with the Fishes (2013) movie poster

★6.2

Sleeping with the Fishes: A woman's journey of self-discovery and the dynamics of her zany family. Alexis Fish is left broke and broken-hearted a

Sleeping with the Fishes

2013•Comedy

★6.0

Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) movie poster

★6.0

Kissing Jessica Stein: Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decide

Kissing Jessica Stein

2002•Comedy

★5.9

★5.9

Scotland, PA: In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand em

Scotland, PA

2001•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

Showtime: A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.

Showtime

2002•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert	Tateh	Flop	Similar →
2018	Thrasher Road	TSA Supervisor	Flop	Similar →
2014	Deliver Us from Evil	Zookeeper	Average	Similar →
2013	Sleeping with the Fishes	Louis Belsky	Average	Similar →
2012	Elephant Sighs	Joel	Flop	Similar →
2011	Certainty	Odd Interviewer	Flop	Similar →
2008	High Street Plumbing	Big Boy	Flop	Similar →
2004	Messengers	Derek the Cop	Flop	Similar →
2003	Robot Stories	Salesman	Flop	Similar →
2002	Showtime	Charlie Hertz	Average	Similar →
2002	Kissing Jessica Stein	Chuck	Average	Similar →
2001	Down	Security Guard Gary	Flop	Similar →
2001	Scotland, PA	Ed the Cop	Average	Similar →

John Cariani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Cariani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Cariani is "Deliver Us from Evil" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has John Cariani acted in?

John Cariani has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Cariani?

Other notable films include "Sleeping with the Fishes", "Kissing Jessica Stein", and "Scotland, PA".