
Rick Moranis
ActingAbout Rick Moranis
Frederick Allan Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter and writer. Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television (SCTV) in the 1980s and starred afterwards in several Hollywood films, including Strange Brew (1983), Streets of Fire (1984), Ghostbusters (1984) and its sequel Ghostbusters II (1989), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989, and its 1992 and 1997 sequels), Parenthood (1989), My Blue Heaven (1990), and The Flintstones(1994). In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower. He has not appeared in a live-action film for over 28 years. However, he provided voice-over work for a few animated films, including Disney's Brother Bear (2003). He also released comedy albums and made appearances at fan conventions. In 2020, after a hiatus of nearly 23 years from live-action films, Moranis signed to reprise his role of Wayne Szalinski in a new sequel to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, called Shrunk, before the project was put on hold.
Rick Moranis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rick Moranis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rick Moranis's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Rick Moranis'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 On the Scene with the Ghostbusters, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rick Moranis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rick Moranis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rick Moranis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Spaceballs 2 | Dark Helmet | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Actor SCTV (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Howard | Seymour Krelborn (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary | Bob McKenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Rutt (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Christmas with SCTV | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way | Rutt (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Rutt (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids | Holley (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys | Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Discovering Bedrock | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | Wayne Szalinski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Big Bully | David Leary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Danny O'Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Flintstones | Barney Rubble | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs | Henry Bullock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid | Wayne Szalinski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Gravedigger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Barney Coopersmith | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Vic's Buddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Parenthood | Nathan Huffner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Wayne Szalinski | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Louis Tully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Self - Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Rocket Boy | Automatic Safety System | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Best of SCTV | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Spaceballs | Dark Helmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Seymour Krelborn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Club Paradise | Barry Nye | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Head Office | Howard Gross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brewster's Millions | Morty King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Last Polka | Linsk Minyk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hockey Night | Coach | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | On the Scene with the Ghostbusters | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Louis Tully | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Streets of Fire | Billy Fish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Strange Brew | Bob McKenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Twilight Theatre | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | 1980 | Various Roles | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Shrunk | Wayne Szalinski | Flop | Similar → |
Rick Moranis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rick Moranis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Moranis is "On the Scene with the Ghostbusters" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Rick Moranis acted in?
Rick Moranis has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rick Moranis?
Other notable films include "Mel Brooks: Make a Noise", "Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids", and "Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way".




