Gene Hackman’s last 7 movies grossed over $400M at the Worldwide box office - Films ranked

Gene Hackman has been one of Hollywood’s most reliable and versatile actors. His films have captured audiences worldwide. He had served almost six decades in the entertainment industry, with his movies all combined crossing a billion dollars at the box office.

Gene Hackman’s final 7 films have had great box office prowess, raking in more than $400 million worldwide. During his final days of acting, Hackman played roles in different genres, including comedy and action.

He provided hits like The Mexican and The Royal Tenenbaums. Below we have ranked and analyzed these movies by their box office collections.

1. The Mexican (2001) – $145,238,250 (Worldwide)

The Mexican, racking up a worldwide total of more than $145 million, leads the pack. Its domestic ($66,808,615) and international ($78,429,635) success speaks to how much it resonated with the audience.

2. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) – $71,430,876 (Worldwide)

Coming in second is Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums, a quirky story with a huge cast. According to The Numbers, its domestic total is $52,353,636, and it brought in $19,077,240 internationally, cementing its status as a cult favorite.

3. Runaway Jury (2003) – $67,338,219 (Worldwide)

Runaway Jury is not far behind with a gross collection of $67 million worldwide. It made a healthy $49,440,996 at home and added $17,897,223 internationally; the movie’s legal thriller plot made it a huge success.

4. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) – $58,855,732 (Domestic only)

Although Behind Enemy Lines was not released internationally, it achieved a solid domestic box office, closing in on a total of $59 million (The Numbers).

5. Heartbreakers (2001) – $57,753,825 (Worldwide)

Heartbreakers grossed a little over $57 million worldwide, made up of $23,483,357 from domestic and $17,419,801 from its international collections. The movie, which was a mix of romance and crime comedy, did not earn as much as his previous movies.

6. Heist (2001) – $28,906,817 (Worldwide)

With a global total of almost $29 million, Heist is a more modest box office showing. Its earnings from both domestic and international markets were $23,483,357 and $5,423,460, respectively.

7. Welcome to Mooseport (2004) – $14,494,770 (Worldwide)

On the bottom of the list is Gene Hackman’s last movie, Welcome to Mooseport. The film’s domestic performance was strong at $14,469,428, but its international appeal was less, which only collected $25,342.

Gene Hackman’s Award-Winning Journey in Hollywood

Over a career that spanned more than six decades, Gene Hackman won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), and four Golden Globe Awards.

Hackman won his first Oscar in 1972 when he was named Best Actor for his role as Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection (1971).

His second Oscar win came in 1993 when he won Best Supporting Actor for his role as the ruthless Sheriff Little Bill Daggett in Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven (1992). For this performance, he won another BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe.

As a bonus to his wins, Hackman was nominated for Academy Awards for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), I Never Sang for My Father (1970), and Mississippi Burning (1988) (IMDB).

He also won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 1989 Berlin International Film Festival for his role in Mississippi Burning. Gene Hackman received a Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes in 2003 for his lifetime achievement in the entertainment industry.