Cary Grant in 1960s Movies

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The 5 Best 1960s Cary Grant Movies, Ranked

Cary Grant is universally revered as one of the greatest actors to have graced Hollywood. Although his prolific film career reached its end in the 1960s, Grant managed to deliver some of his finest performances during this period. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the best Cary Grant movies released in the sixties, so you can relive his charm and artistry at your leisure. From electrifying thrillers to lighthearted romantic comedies, these are some of the crowning jewels in Grant’s illustrious filmography. Don’t forget to give them a watch!

The 5 Best 1960s Cary Grant Movies, Ranked

5. Walk Don’t Run (1966)

Genre: Romance / Comedy
Starring: Cary Grant, Samantha Eggar, Jim Hutton, John Standing
Directed by: Charles Walters

Up first, we’ve got 1966’s Walk Don’t Run. A remake of 1943’s The More the Merrier, this romantic comedy is set in Tokyo during the Olympic Games. Grant, Eggar, and Hutton play three unlikely roommates when housing becomes difficult to find. When Grant’s character notices sparks flying between the younger housemates, he works to try to get them together. This was Grant’s final film role, so it’s a definite must-watch for all Grant fans.

4. The Grass Is Greener (1960)

Genre: Romance / Comedy / Drama
Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons
Directed by: Stanley Donen

The Grass Is Greener is definitely one of the best 1960s Cary Grant movies! This fun romantic comedy, which also touts a stunning cast, follows two impoverished aristocrats (Grant and Kerr) who contemplate splitting up to be with wealthier people (Mitchum and Simmons). It’s a lot of fun, especially because of the all-star cast.

3. That Touch of Mink (1962)

Genre: Romance / Comedy
Starring: Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows
Directed by: Delbert Mann

Doris Day and Cary Grant in a 60s romcom? Count us in. That Touch of Mink is so much fun! Day plays a working woman who meets a tycoon (Grant) by chance. While the two obviously have a connection, she wants to be married… and he just wants a fling. Boy, is it a joy to watch these two greats together!

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2. Father Goose (1964)

Genre: Adventure / Romance / Comedy
Starring: Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good
Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Father Goose is definitely one of the best 1960s Cary Grant movies ever made! In this World War II set comedy, Grant plays a drifter who must rise to the occasion and help a stranded French schoolteacher (Caron) and her students when they crashland near his island.

1. Charade (1963)

Genre: Mystery / Romance / Comedy
Starring: Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn
Directed by: Stanley Donen

Charade is the best 1960s Cary Grant movie of all time! This phenomenal mystery paired Grant opposite the lovely Audrey Hepburn, to great acclaim. In this great film, Hepburn plays a widow who must search for her husband’s lost fortune before killers get to it — or her — first. Grant plays a man who helps her out on her quest, and it’s pure joy to watch!

Charade is often considered one of the best movies to come out of the 1960s. It’s even a part of the Criterion Collection (spine #57)!