Every Tim Burton Movie RANKED
Tim Burton is undeniably one of the most impressive and creative directors of all time, creating many iconic films that people still talk about today. Whether it's his two pivotal Batman films or his whimsical productions of "Beetlejuice," "Mars Attacks!" and "Edward Scissorhands," Burton has solidified himself as a living legend. With the release of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," I thought it'd be the perfect time to rank all of the films he directed from worst to best. Yes, this means that films like "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will not count, although I may shift to including his producing credits later. I should also mention that I haven't seen every one of his films yet, and like my 2024 Movies RANKED, it's an IMDb list in the process. Granted, I have seen lots of his films before, but to be safe, I'll wait until I rewatch them before adding them to this list to avoid any potential bias from years past. Also, I'm unsure how long it will take to watch Burton's entire filmography, so don't expect this list to be complete for a while.
This list is entirely my opinion, so you don't have to agree. I'm just creating this for fun!
If you liked this IMDb list, you can check out my other lists below:
2024 Movies RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls543201268/
2025 Movies RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls595315669/
Every Halloween Movie RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls549485280/
This list is entirely my opinion, so you don't have to agree. I'm just creating this for fun!
If you liked this IMDb list, you can check out my other lists below:
2024 Movies RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls543201268/
2025 Movies RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls595315669/
Every Halloween Movie RANKED:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls549485280/
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- RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsEwan McGregorAlbert FinneyBilly CrudupEin frustrierter Sohn versucht, die Tatsache aus der Fiktion im Leben seines sterbenden Vaters zu bestimmen.SCORE: 10/10
Until recently, I genuinely thought Alison Lohman was a de-aged Jessica Lange. "Big Fish" remains my favorite Tim Burton film, with fantastic performances from Lohman, Lange, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Helena Bonham Carter, Billy Crudup, Danny DeVito, Marion Cotillard, Steve Buscemi, and the rest of the unbelievably phenomenal cast. This must-watch story of a young man trying to figure out if the life his father told him he lived is real has Burton's most surreal direction, a majestic Danny Elfman score, and an exceptional balance of comedy, drama, romance, and fantasy. - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJohnny DeppWinona RyderDianne WiestEin sanfter Mann, aber mit Scheren statt Händen, wird in eine neue Gemeinschaft gebracht, nachdem er isoliert gelebt hat.SCORE: 10/10
The first Depp/Burton collaboration is one of the most simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking films the latter has ever made. Johnny Depp is extraordinary as the titular naive yet kind Edward Scissorhands, a man built from scratch but with scissors for hands who finds family and romance in a town that both loves his skills and rejects him. A phenomenal Danny Elfman score, great supporting turns from Dianne Wiest and Winona Ryder, and a somber but cordial tone and atmosphere help to make this a landmark classic of the 1990s! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsAlec BaldwinGeena DavisMichael KeatonAls ein kürzlich verstorbenes Geisterpaar sein nun leer stehendes Heim von einer unausstehlichen Familie besetzt findet, engagieren sie einen ziemlich schäbigen Geist, der ihnen dabei helfen soll, diese Menschen wieder loszuwerden.SCORE: 10/10
It’s a classic for a reason: it’s very Tim Burton! The practical effects are the stuff of legend, alongside Michael Keaton’s perfect portrayal of Beetlejuice, and leads Barbara and Adam are also great! With laughs coming every minute, the iconic “Day-O” sequence, and a simple yet investing concept, it is an essential viewing for any Tim Burton fan! - RegisseureTim BurtonMike JohnsonFilmstarsJohnny DeppHelena Bonham CarterEmily WatsonWenn ein schüchterner Bräutigam sein Ehegelübde in der versehentlichen Anwesenheit einer verstorbenen jungen Frau praktiziert, steht sie aus dem Grab auf und vorausgesetzt, dass er sie geheiratet hat .SCORE: 10/10
Tim Burton and Mike Johnson directed a simplistic yet fantastical stop-motion animation with superb voice acting from the entire cast. In particular, Johnny Depp as Victor and Helena Bonham Carter as Emily, the titular Corpse Bride, do incredibly, as the nervous former accidentally marries the tragic latter in a misunderstanding. Great music, a brisk pace, and the wild Burton style we all love make this one of his unexpected best! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsPaul ReubensElizabeth DailyMark HoltonAls dem exzentrischen Mann-Kind Pee-wee Herman am helllichten Tag sein geliebtes Fahrrad gestohlen wird, bricht er quer durch die USA zu dem Abenteuer seines Lebens auf.SCORE: 10/10
If there was any Burton film I loved growing up, but now I respect for showcasing the madman the director could be, it is this 80s gem! Paul Reubens always did enjoyable work as Pee-wee Herman, especially on this loony journey to retrieve his bike, which led to wacky shenanigans. With wild directing from Burton, even considering this is his feature-length debut, an unforgettable Danny Elfman score, a slick pace, and an iconic set of characters, it's a treat that never gets old! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJohnny DeppHelena Bonham CarterAlan RickmanDie berüchtigte Geschichte von Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, der in London einen Friseursalon eröffnet, der fortan den Rahmen einer finsteren Partnerschaft mit seiner Mitmieterin, Mrs. Lovett, bildet. Der Film basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Broadway-Musical-Hit.SCORE: 9/10
I'm impressed by how good this adaptation of the musical turned out, with the standout aspects being the majestic score and Burton's direction. The cast is doing fantastic work in the acting and singing departments, especially Johnny Depp as the titular Sweeney Todd, Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, and Alan Rickman as Judge Turpin. The ending falls flat, but that can't stop one of Burton's most respectable movies from reaching farther than ever imagined! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJohnny DeppChristina RicciMiranda RichardsonIchabod Crane wird nach Sleepy Hollow geschickt, um die Enthauptung von 3 Personen zu untersuchen. Der Täter ist eine legendäre Erscheinung - der kopflose Reiter.SCORE: 9/10
This gothic fantasy-horror film is undoubtedly one of the most underrated films in Tim Burton's entire filmography. Johnny Depp is incredible as Ichabod Crane, a detective in 1799 tasked with stopping the murder spree of the Headless Horseman. Even though the last act can drag, the directing was super-Burton, the story was engaging, and there are many phenomenal sequences, making this one worth checking out! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsAmy AdamsChristoph WaltzDanny HustonEin Drama über die Anfänge der Malerin Margaret Keane, ihren phänomenalen Erfolg in der 50er Jahren sowie die folgenden gerichtlichen Auseinandersetzungen mit ihrem Ehemann, der in den 60er Jahren ihre Arbeiten für sich beanspruchte.SCORE: 9/10
Burton's usual style is weirdly absent aside from one scene-ish, but it still manages to be a surprisingly good film based on actual events. The story of Margaret and Walter, a gifted painter and the pathetic man who decided to take credit for her work, was shocking, with great performances from Amy Adams and Christof Waltz - although supporting actor Danny Huston is who I'll remember. I'm glad I saw this, even though it proves my statement that Burton hasn't made anything remarkable in the 2010s false, but I don't care when this was just a delight! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJohnny DeppFreddie HighmoreDavid KellyEin kleiner Junge gewinnt eine Führung durch die großartigste Schokoladenfabrik der Welt, angeführt von dem ungewöhnlichsten Süßwarenhersteller der Welt.SCORE: 9/10
I've always enjoyed this Roald Dahl adaptation, and my thoughts upon rewatching have only marginally changed - for the better. The directing may not be peak Tim Burton, but it's over-the-top and wild, with a gonzo performance by Johnny Depp as the titular Willy Wonka. Danny Elfman's score and the Oompa-Loompa/Deep Roy songs go hard, all the film's actors did well, and the 1 hour and 55-minute runtime surprisingly doesn't waste, making for a charming, if not for everyone, time! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsMichael KeatonWinona RyderCatherine O'HaraWegen einer Tragödie in der Familie kehrt nach all den Jahren Familie Deetz zurück nach Winter River. Als Lydias Tochter Astrid ins Nachleben entführt wird, kann nur ein gewisser Lottergeist helfen, doch dieser hat zudem eigene Probleme.SCORE: 8/10
It didn't live up to its potential since it didn't use The Afterlife as much as the first and had an over-complicated plot, but it was satisfying! Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe all did amazing as their characters, while the rest of the cast did well, and the practical effects are still gorgeous. With a great follow-up to the "Day-O" sequence in the first, many laugh-out-loud moments, and a whimsical amount of fun, it's good seeing Tim Burton finally being Burton again! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJohnny DeppMichelle PfeifferEva GreenBarnabas Collins, ein eingesperrter Vampir, wird freigelassen und kehrt zu seinem Stammhaus zurück, wo seine dysfunktionalen Nachkommen seinen Schutz benötigen.SCORE: 6/10
"Dark Shadows" is fun, dumb, 5 minutes boring, 5 minutes fantastic, mainly ridiculous, and entirely decent; I enjoyed it! All the actors did well, with Johnny Depp as Barnabas and Eva Green as Angelique being the standouts, as the former tries to reenter family life and resurrect his business two centuries after the latter cursed him and had him buried. After being dull in "Alice in Wonderland," Tim's usual style is back and refreshing, and the film is funny at times, so it's an imperfect but enjoyable Burton outing! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsWinona RyderCatherine O'HaraMartin ShortAls der geliebte Hund eines Jungen plötzlich stirbt, versucht er, das Tier durch ein mächtiges wissenschaftliches Experiment wieder zum Leben zu erwecken.SCORE: 6/10
This animated outing from Burton about a boy using science to bring back his dog is somewhat charming and visually stunning. However, I can't help but feel it's more catered towards kids than anyone interested in a film with a deeper purpose. That said, the last thirty minutes have some of Burton's usual looniness that I always appreciate, so if you're interested, it's a safe choice for family movie night! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsJack NicholsonPierce BrosnanSarah Jessica ParkerDie Erde wird von Marsmenschen mit unschlagbaren Waffen und einem grausamen Sinn für Humor erobert.SCORE: 6/10
Ack. I'm unfortunately sad to report that this cult classic got worse on rewatch, but it's still an enjoyable ode to the B-movies of the 1950s. Jack Nicholson is hands down the standout of the show as both the President and Art Land, and he's more worth mentioning than the long stretches of this movie that were boring, and I laughed fewer times than I thought I would. However, the alien effects are satisfying and campy, the film has Burton's most distinct style - sometimes to its detriment - and the last act, or the overall experience, is just silly enough to work! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsEva GreenAsa ButterfieldSamuel L. JacksonAls Jacob Hinweise auf ein Geheimnis findet, dass sich über verschiedene Welten und Zeiten erstreckt, entdeckt er Miss Peregrines Haus für Besondere Kinder. Als er die Bewohner und ihre Fähigkeiten kennenlernt, werden die Geheimnisse und Gefahren immer größer.SCORE: 4/10
I'm not too fond of this movie - I never was, and, upon my rewatch after my first viewing seven years later, sadly, maybe never will be. Burton's usual, vivid style is here, the actors do a great job, and I felt the relationship developing between Asa Butterfield's Jake and Ella Purnell's Emma. However, despite the potentially incredible story they have to tell, the film's a bit long, not everything works, and despite liking their relationship, the film utilizes cliched motivations for Jake and Emma, so if you have an interest, don't let this review stop you; I'm just relaying how I have always felt for this movie as a Burton fan! - RegisseurTim BurtonFilmstarsMia WasikowskaJohnny DeppHelena Bonham CarterDie neunzehnjährige Alice durch einen Spiegel zurück in die magische Welt ihrer Kindheit, wo sie ihre alten Freunde trifft und ihre wahre Bestimmung erfährt: die Terrorherrschaft des Roten Königin zu beenden.SCORE: 3/10
If you like this film, that's great, but as a person who thinks Burton somewhat lost his touch throughout the 2010s, regardless of my love for the guy, I didn't appreciate my rewatch of this Disney remake. Burton's usual style and color are drab here, and the plot is messy. It left me numb, but there's a campy performance from Crispin Glover and somewhat stunning CGI, so I encourage you to judge for yourself - I don't think a rewatch for me is due for a long time!
