Danny DeVito movies in order

In 1970, Danny DeVito made his film debut in the movie, Dreams of Glass. From here he followed up his acting work with further appearances in films such as La mortadella, Scalawag, and I Am Waiting No More.

To begin with, his on-screen roles were small parts, which is true of any actor in show business, but soon his star status began to grow as audiences took the actor to their hearts. This in turn increased his presence on the big screen, and propelled his career toward the icon he would eventually become.

But how familiar are you with Danny DeVito’s back catalogue of movies? If you were asked to name them all what would you say?

Well, don’t worry, because I can help. In this post you will find a list of all Danny DeVito’s movies, presented in chronological order, starting with minor roles and bit parts in his early pictures, and running through to more substantial roles in later life.

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A list of every Danny DeVito movie in order

The 1970s

As noted above, Danny DeVito’s film career kicked off in 1970 with a role in Dreams of Glass. From here he appeared in movies with some consistency, with one of his most notable performances being in 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

DeVito’s movies during the 1970s included:

• Dreams of Glass (1970)
• La mortadella (1971)
• Scalawag (1973)
• I Am Waiting No More (1973)
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
• Deadly Hero (1975)
• The Money (1976)
• The Van (1977)
• The World’s Greatest Lover (1977)
• Goin’ South (1978)
• Swap Meet (1979)
• Valentine (1979)

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The 1980s

Moving into the 1980s and Danny DeVito’s film career began to pick up considerable pace. The ’80s proved to be a great decade for the actor, with notable movies including Romancing the Stone, Ruthless People, and Throw Momma from the Train, as well as Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• The Gong Show Movie (1980)*
• Going Ape! (1981)
• Likely Stories, Vol 2. (1983)
• Terms of Endearment (1983)
• The Selling of Vince D’Angelo (1983)
• Romancing the Stone (1984)
• The Ratings Game (1984)
• Johnny Dangerously (1984)
• Happily Ever After (1985)**
• The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
• Head Office (1985)
• Wise Guys (1986)
• My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)**
• Ruthless People (1986)
• Tin Men (1987)
• Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
• Twins (1988)
• Two Daddies? (1989)
• The War of the Roses (1989)

*Uncredited role

**Voice role

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The 1990s

Into the 1990s and Danny DeVito’s career continued to go from strength-to-strength, with movies including Batman Returns, Renaissance Man, and Get Shorty. He also re-teamed with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the comedy, Junior.

DeVito’s movies during the ’90s included:

• Money (1991)*
• Other People’s Money (1991)
• Batman Returns (1992)
• Hoffa (1992)
• Jack the Bear (1993)
• Last Action Hero (1993)*
• Look Who’s Talking Now (1993)**
• Renaissance Man (1994)
• Felony (1994)
• Junior (1994)
• Get Shorty (1995)
• Little Red Riding Hood (1995)**
• Matilda (1996)
• Space Jam (1996)**
• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• L.A. Confidential (1997)
• Hercules (1997)**
• The Rainmaker (1997)
• Living Out Loud (1998)
• The Virgin Suicides (1999)
• The Big Kahuna (1999)
• Man on the Moon (1999)

*Uncredited role

**Voice role

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The 2000s

Slipping into the 2000s and notable films included Drowning Mona, Death to Smoochy, and Be Cool. His movies in this decade included:

• Drowning Mona (2000)
• Screwed (2000)
• What’s the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
• Heist (2001)
• Death to Smoochy (2002)
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)***
• Anything Else (2003)
• Duplex (2003)* **
• Big Fish (2003)
• Christmas in Love (2004)
• Family of the Year (2004)
• Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005)
• Be Cool (2005)
• The Oh in Ohio (2006)
• Even Money (2006)
• My Girlfriend’s Abroad (2006)*
• Relative Strangers (2006)
• 10 Items or Less (2006)
• Deck the Halls (2006)
• The Good Night (2007)
• Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
• Nobel Son (2007)
• Just Add Water (2008)
• Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (2008)*
• Solitary Man (2009)

*Uncredited role

**Voice role

***Cameo

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The 2010s

Into the 2010s and DeVito’s film career began to slow down, with the actor taking less parts. However, big roles included Dumbo and Jumanji: The Next Level, as well as the animated film The Lorax.

DeVito’s movies in the 2010s included:

• When in Rome (2010)
• House Broken (2010)
• I’m Still Here (2010)
• Girl Walks Into a Bar (2011)
• The Lorax (2012)**
• Hotel Noir (2012)
• All the Wilderness (2014)
• Wiener-Dog (2016)
• The Comedian (2016)
• Animal Crackers (2017)**
• Smallfoot (2018)**
• Dumbo (2019)
• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

**Voice role

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The 2020s

And into the 2020s and Danny DeVito continues to expand his movie portfolio with films including Haunted Mansion and Migration. His films during this decade include:

• The One and Only Ivan (2020)
• The Survivor (2021)
• Haunted Mansion (2023)
• Poolman (2023)
• Migration (2023)**

**Voice role

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Above are all of Danny DeVito’s movie appearances, but which are your favourites? Is Throw Momma from the Train your No.1 film, or is Batman Returns your go-to picture? 

Whichever DeVito movie is your favourite, sound off in the comments below and let everyone know.

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