What is Stan Winston's latest movie?

Stan Winston's most recent film is "Return to Jurassic Park" (2011).

Is Stan Winston a good actor?

Stan Winston has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 29 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Making of the Terminator, Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection, Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'.

Stan Winston

Q: What is the best movie of Stan Winston?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Stan Winston is "The Making of the Terminator" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Stan Winston acted in?

Stan Winston has been featured in at least 29 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

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Updated: Apr 11, 2026

29Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 7, 1946

Birth Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA

About Stan Winston

Stanley Winston (April 7, 1946 – June 15, 2008) was an American visual effects supervisor, makeup artist, and film director. He was best known for his work in the Terminator series, the Jurassic Park series, Aliens, the Predator series, Iron Man, Edward Scissorhands, Avatar and Enthiran. He won four Academy Awards for his work. Winston, a frequent collaborator with director James Cameron, owned several effects studios, including Stan Winston Digital. The established areas of expertise for Winston were in makeup, puppets and practical effects, but he had recently expanded his studio to encompass digital effects as well.

Stan Winston Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Stan Winston reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Stan Winston'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 Making of the Terminator, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Stan Winston Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stan Winston's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Making of the Terminator (1985) movie poster

★8.0

The Making of the Terminator: This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Terminator, the now-classic science

The Making of the Terminator

1985•Documentary

★8.0

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) movie poster

★8.0

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection: For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005•Documentary

★7.6

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' (2003) movie poster

★7.6

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens': This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003•Documentary

★7.4

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) movie poster

★7.4

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape: An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

1998•Documentary

★7.3

The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) movie poster

★7.3

The Making of 'Jurassic Park': This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

1995•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Stan Winston has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Return to Jurassic Park	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2008	I Am 'Iron Man'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	Bloodsucking Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film	Self	Hit	Similar →
2005	The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'	Self (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
2005	Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	Fangoria: Blood Drive	Himself / DVD Extras	Flop	Similar →
2004	Fresh Meat: The Wounds of 'Wrong Turn'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2004	Eliza Dushku: Babe in the Woods	Self	Flop	Similar →
2004	Stan Winston: Monster Mogul	Self	Flop	Similar →
2003	Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects	-	Average	Similar →
2002	Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Making Of Jurassic Park III	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Making of 'Terminator 2 3D'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	In the Shadow of the Vampire: The Making of Interview with the Vampire	Self	Average	Similar →
1999	Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs	Self	Hit	Similar →
1998	The Thing: Terror Takes Shape	Self	Hit	Similar →
1997	The Making of 'The Lost World'	Self	Hit	Similar →
1997	Hollywood Halloween	Self	Average	Similar →
1995	Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)	Self	Average	Similar →
1995	The Making of 'Jurassic Park'	Self	Hit	Similar →
1994	Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects	Self	Flop	Similar →
1993	T2: More Than Meets the Eye	Self	Hit	Similar →
1992	Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin	Self	Average	Similar →
1991	The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'	Self	Hit	Similar →
1985	The Making of the Terminator	Self	Super Hit	Similar →

Stan Winston - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stan Winston?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stan Winston is "The Making of the Terminator" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Stan Winston acted in?

Stan Winston has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stan Winston?

Other notable films include "Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection", "Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'", and "The Thing: Terror Takes Shape".