Good Will Hunting 1997 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
How did an entirely improvised story about a farting wife help secure Robin Williams his first and only Academy Award? Good Will Hunting is an undisputed masterpiece that perfectly captures the cultural tension of Boston.
Flubber 1997 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Why does a beloved 90s Disney movie feature a sentient flying robot trying to romantically kiss an oblivious Robin Williams? Flubber was a massive box-office hit but feels like a shameless, chaotic cash grab today. Let's dig into the bizarre plot choices and why Christopher McDonald's hilarious villain steals the entire movie.
Fathers’ Day 1997 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Did you know Robin Williams and Billy Crystal teamed up for a chaotic 90s road trip comedy that heavily features a cameo from the band Sugar Ray? Fathers' Day is a trope-filled mess of sitcom misunderstandings.
Jack 1996 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Why did the legendary director of The Godfather make a family comedy where a 10-year-old boy gets drunk at a bar and flirts with Jennifer Lopez? Francis Ford Coppola’s 1996 film Jack is a deeply uncomfortable and tone-deaf misfire.
The Birdcage 1996 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
What happens when you put two absolute comedy legends in a Miami nightclub and force them to hide their flamboyant lifestyle from a conservative senator? The Birdcage is a masterclass in comedic timing and rising stakes. We explore Nathan Lane and Robin Williams' perfect chemistry, the brilliant script, and why this remake is a top-tier classic.
Jumanji 1995 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Why does a beloved 90s family movie feature kids wandering into abandoned factories while a crazed hunter tries to shoot them with a rifle? Jumanji is famously dark, dangerous, and loaded with terrifyingly dated CGI monkeys.
Being Human 1994 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
What happens when a studio chops 40 minutes out of an epic movie spanning five human lifetimes and slaps on a terrible, philosophical narrator? The $40 million box office bomb Being Human is an ambitious, messy, and fascinating failure.
Mrs. Doubtfire 1993 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
How did a movie about a desperate father sneaking into his ex-wife's house in elaborate Scottish nanny prosthetics become a heartfelt cinematic classic? Mrs. Doubtfire leans on familiar sitcom tropes but completely transcends them through sheer acting talent.
Toys 1992 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Did Robin Williams really star in a bizarre, surreal 90s comedy that accidentally predicted modern military drone warfare? Barry Levinson’s 1992 film Toys is a visually stunning but wildly bloated tonal fever dream.
Aladdin 1992 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
What happens when an improvisational comic genius is handed the keys to a magical Disney universe? Robin Williams' groundbreaking performance in Aladdin revolutionized the entire animation industry forever.
FernGully 1992 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
A magical fairy shrinks a human to battle a pollution monster made of sentient oil and poop, all while Robin Williams raps as an unstable laboratory bat. But does this eco-friendly 90s animated movie actually hold up today?
Hook 1991 - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
What happens when Peter Pan grows up, completely forgets Neverland, and becomes a stressed-out, work-obsessed 90s lawyer? Steven Spielberg’s 1991 fantasy epic Hook is a visually stunning but wildly uneven ride.
The Fisher King (1991) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams delivers one of the greatest performances of his career in The Fisher King (1991), a surreal story about trauma, friendship, and redemption.
Awakenings (1990) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams delivers one of his most moving dramatic performances in Awakenings (1990), a story about compassion, science, and the fragile nature of life.
Cadillac Man (1990) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams goes full chaos in Cadillac Man (1990), a dark comedy about a desperate car salesman trapped in a hostage situation.
Dead Poets Society (1989) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams shines in Dead Poets Society (1989), a classic about poetry, pressure, and finding your own voice at a school built on conformity.
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams explodes onto the big screen in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), the film that turned his rapid-fire comedy into a movie star performance.
Club Paradise (1986) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams escapes to the tropics in Club Paradise (1986), a messy vacation comedy about starting over and discovering paradise is mostly just chaos with palm trees.
The Best of Times (1986) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams and Kurt Russell star in The Best of Times (1986), a sports comedy about regret, nostalgia, and replaying the biggest mistake of your life.
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) - Ranking Every Robin Williams Movie
Robin Williams trades manic comedy for heartfelt drama in Moscow on the Hudson (1984), a story about freedom, immigration, and starting a new life in America.