Several of Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing movies are some of Hollywood’s most popular Box Office earners. If anything, this proves Winstone’s versatility and the recognition of his acting talents by top studios and filmmakers. With an acting career of over 46 years, Ray Winstone is one of the top go-to actors to play leading “hard man” roles.
Respected by prominent filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, the English actor has an enviable list of acting credits. With a successful career in theater, television, and film, Ray Winstone starred in two prominent projects within the first quarter of 2024 in film and television. He played Elodie’s father, Lord Bayford, in Netflix’s Damsel and Bobby Glass in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series. Looking back at some of his finest performances, these are Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing movies.
10. Beowulf (2007) – $196.4 Million
Ray Winstone led the cast of Beowulf, one of the most underrated motion-capture adult animated films of the 2000s. Winstone voiced the title character as well as the Dragon. Unlike most other cast members’ motion-captured characters, Winstone’s Beowulf didn’t look much like the actor. This is because the character was created to be much younger than Winstone. Robert Zemeckis, the director of Beowulf, chose Ray Winstone to play the title character after watching him on ITV’s two-part TV series Henry VIII (2003). Produced on a $150 million budget, Beowulf grossed $196.4 million, underperforming at the Box Office.
9. King Arthur (2004) – $203.6 Million
Ray Winstone joined the cast of Antoine Fuqua’s King Arthur (2004), playing a knight. Cast as Bors, Winstone was one of Arthur’s (Clive Owen) six knights. Portraying the other knights were Ioan Gruffudd (as Lancelot), Mads Mikkelsen (as Tristan), Joel Edgerton (as Gawain), Hugh Dancy (as Galahad), and Ray Stevenson (as Dagonet). Actress Keira Knightley played Arthur’s love interest, Guinevere. With Box Office earnings of $203.6 million, King Arthur became Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing movie after its release.
8. Rango (2011) – $245.7 Million
Ray Winstone was also one of the voice actors in the 2011 animated Western comedy Rango. With Johnny Depp voicing the eccentric chameleon character, Winstone voiced Bad Bill, a Gila monster outlaw. After arriving in the Old West desert town of Dirt, Bad Bill challenged Rango to a duel. Besides its commercial success, Rango was also critically acclaimed and won Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. Rango grossed $245.7 million at the Box Office, with a production budget of $135 million.
7. The Departed (2006) – $291.5 Million
In Martin Scorsese’s epic crime thriller The Departed (2006), Ray Winstone was cast in a supporting role as Arnold “Frenchie” French. Winstone’s character was a tertiary antagonist in the movie. Mr. French was Frank Costello’s (Jack Nicholson) closest friend, right-hand man, and enforcer. Ray Winstone joined the star-studded ensemble cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin. The Departed walked away from the 79th Academy Awards with four wins—Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. The Departed grossed $291.5 million at the Box Office, with a production budget of $90 million.
6. Noah (2014) – $359.2 Million
Darren Aronofsky’s epic biblical drama Noah was Ray Winstone’s only project in 2014. After its theatrical run, Noah created a new milestone for Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing movies after crossing the $300 million mark. With Russell Crowe playing the title character and Jennifer Connelly playing Noah’s wife, Naameh, Winstone plays Noah’s nemesis, Tubal-Cain. As the movie’s main villain, Winstone’s character survives until the movie’s end before being stabbed to death. With generally positive reviews from critics, Noah grossed $359.2 million at the Box Office.
5. Black Widow (2021) – $379.8 Million
One of Ray Winstone’s most popular roles in recent times is portraying the villain, Dreykov, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie Black Widow (2021). As a Russian general and Head of the Red Room, Winstone’s character and performance was one of the movie’s highlights. Black Widow might not have been as successful as several MCU movies before it, but it broke several pandemic box office records. Black Widow was produced on a $288.5 million budget and grossed $379.8 million at the Box Office.
4. Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) – $396.6 Million
Ray Winstone was also part of Rupert Sanders’s 2012 Snow White and the Huntsman cast. Winstone was cast as one of the dwarves, Gort. Unsurprisingly, Gort is the ill-mannered one among the dwarves. Rupert Sanders’ live-action adaptation had eight dwarves instead of the original seven dwarves in the Brothers Grimm’s Snow White fairy tale. Other notable cast members included Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and Chris Hemsworth. Although having a mixed to average critical review, Snow White and the Huntsman is one of Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing movies, with Box Office earnings of $396.6 million.
3. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – $485.3 Million
Known for his voice roles, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is Ray Winstone’s first voice role in the 2020s. Winstone joined the cast of the Shrek film series in the Puss in Boots (2011) sequel, The Last Wish. Although a soft reboot of the film series, The Last Wish is regarded as the sixth installment in the franchise.
With Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault reprising their voice roles as Puss in Boots and Kitty Softpaws, respectively, Winstone voiced Papa Bear. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish grossed $485.3 million to become the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2022 and Ray Winstone’s third-highest-grossing movie.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) – $745 Million
Ray Winstone was part of the cast of the first installment of The Chronicles of Narnia film series, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). As part of the voice cast, Winstone voiced the iconic Mr. Beaver, the first Narnian the four Pevensie encounter in Narnia. The character eventually led the children to meet with Aslan. With Box Office earnings of $745 million, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is Ray Winstone’s second highest-grossing movie and his highest-grossing voice role film.
1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) – $790.7 Million
Cast in a supporting role as George ‘Mac’ McHale in Steven Spielberg‘s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Although the fourth installment in the franchise, it was the first time Winstone was cast in it. Spielberg chose to add Winstone to the film after watching his brilliant performance in Sexy Beast (2000). Although more than a decade since its release, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull remains Ray Winstone’s highest-grossing film with Box Office earnings of $790.7 million. If you enjoyed reading the Top 10 Ray Winstone highest-grossing movies, read Rebecca Ferguson’s 7 highest-grossing movies.
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