Best Rick Moranis movies

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Best Rick Moranis movies
We present our ranking of the best Rick Moranis movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Rick Moranis.

TOP 22:
Big Bully
Big Bully
Rick Moranis as: David Leary
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1996
A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.

TOP 21:
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Rick Moranis as: Henry Bullock
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1993
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.


TOP 20:
Club Paradise
Club Paradise
Rick Moranis as: Barry Nye
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1986
When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.

TOP 19:
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
Rick Moranis as: Wayne Szalinski
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Release: 1992
Wayne Szalinski is at it again. But instead of shrinking things, he tries to make a machine that can make things grow. As in the first one, his machine isn't quite accurate. But when he brings Nick & his toddler son Adam to see his invention, the machine unexpectedly starts working. And when Adam comes right up to the machine, he gets zapped along with his stuffed bunny.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ron Canada movies?

TOP 18:
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Rick Moranis as: Barney Rubble
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Release: 1994
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Dann Florek movies?


TOP 17:
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
Rick Moranis as: Wayne Szalinski
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 1997
The joke's on absent-minded scientist Wayne Szalinski when his troublesome invention shrinks him, his brother and their wives so effectively that their children think they've completely disappeared. Of course, this gives the kids free rein to do anything they want, unaware that their parents are watching every move.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Mila Kunis movies?

TOP 16:
My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
Rick Moranis as: Barney Coopersmith
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release: 1990
FBI agent Barney Coopersmith is assigned to protect former Mafia figure turned informant Vincent Antonelli. In the witness protection program one is supposed to keep a low profile, but that is something that Antonelli has trouble doing. Coopersmith certainly has his hands full keeping Antonelli away from the Mafia hitmen who want to stop him testifying, not to mention the nightclubs...
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Daniel Stern movies?

TOP 15:

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Rick Moranis as: Wayne Szalinski
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Release: 1989
The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Matt Frewer movies?


TOP 14:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys
Rick Moranis as: Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice)
Genre: Animation, Family
Release: 2001
When the mysterious Toy Taker grabs all of Santa's toys, it looks like the children will miss out on Christmas. But everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, comes to the rescue with his lovable friends: Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius the grizzly prospector, the abominable snow monster Bumbles and Rudolph's very special friend Clarice. Together, they promise Santa they'll track down Toy Taker and rescue Santa's toy. Their incredible quest takes them on a wild adventure with Rudolph's red nose leading the way! This new family holiday favorite features the voices of Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Dreyfuss and Rick Moranis. The soundtrack includes seven new holiday songs and features the classic original song performed by Tony Bennett. With amazing state-of-the-art animation and great new songs, kids of all ages will treasure this musical adventure forever.

TOP 13:

The Wild Life

The Wild Life
Rick Moranis as: Harry
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1984
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Chris Penn movies?

TOP 12:

Little Giants

Little Giants
Rick Moranis as: Danny O'Shea
Genre: Comedy, Family
Release: 1994
When Danny O'Shea's daughter is cut from the Peewee football team just for being a girl, he decides to form his own team, composed of other ragtag players who were also cut. Can his team really learn enough to beat the elite team, coached by his brother, a former pro player?
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Alexa PenaVega movies?


TOP 11:

Strange Brew

Strange Brew
Rick Moranis as: Bob McKenzie
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1983
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.

TOP 10:

Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions
Rick Moranis as: Morty King
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1985
Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit 300 million dollars if he can successfully spend 30 million dollars in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Jerry Orbach movies?

TOP 9:

Ghostbusters II

Ghostbusters II
Rick Moranis as: Louis Tully
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release: 1989
Five years after they defeated Gozer, the Ghostbusters are out of business. When Dana begins to have ghost problems again, the boys come out of retirement to aid her and hopefully save New York City from a new paranormal threat.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Kevin Dunn movies?

TOP 8:

L.A. Story

L.A. Story
Rick Moranis as: Gravedigger
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Release: 1991
With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Sarah Jessica Parker movies?


TOP 7:

Brother Bear 2

Brother Bear 2
Rick Moranis as: Rutt (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family
Release: 2006
Kenai finds his childhood human friend Nita and the two embark on a journey to burn the amulet he gave to her before he was a bear, much to Koda's dismay.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Kathy Najimy movies?

TOP 6:

Parenthood

Parenthood
Rick Moranis as: Nathan Huffner
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release: 1989
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

TOP 5:

Spaceballs

Spaceballs
Rick Moranis as: Dark Helmet
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Release: 1987
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?

TOP 4:

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors
Rick Moranis as: Seymour Krelborn
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Release: 1986
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.

TOP 3:

Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire
Rick Moranis as: Billy Fish
Genre: Action
Release: 1984
Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.


TOP 2:

Brother Bear

Brother Bear
Rick Moranis as: Rutt (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family
Release: 2003
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.

TOP 1:

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters
Rick Moranis as: Louis Tully
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release: 1984
After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.


If you like the best Rick Moranis movies, then you will also like the best Steve Martin movies, where many of their films coincide.