On February 24, 2026, Walter Matthau is currently ranked #3,935 among the most popular actors online with 1,633 daily Wikipedia pageviews. The most popular works Walter Matthau has appeared in include Saturday Night Live (TV) and JFK (movie).
Walter Matthau Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | #3,935 | 1,633 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | #3,190 | 2,264 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | #2,728 | 2,459 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | #3,801 | 1,598 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | #4,016 | 1,515 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | #3,640 | 1,653 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | #3,203 | 1,951 |
Top Movies - Walter Matthau
Ranked by engagement score
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JFK
Popularity:#1,382MovieSenator Long0.4Low - 2

Charade
Popularity:#2,247MovieHamilton BartholemewCharade is a 1963 American romantic comedy mystery film that follows Regina Lampert's journey after her husband's murder and her involvement with his ex-WWII comrades in a pursuit for stolen money.0.3Low - 3

The Bad News Bears
Popularity:#3,072MovieCoach Morris ButtermakerThe Bad News Bears is a 1976 American sports comedy film about an alcoholic ex-baseball pitcher who coaches a youth baseball team of misfits known as the Bears.0.2Low - 4

Grumpy Old Men
Popularity:#3,380MovieMax Goldman0.1Low - 5

Dennis the Menace
Popularity:#3,980MovieGeorge WilsonDennis the Menace is a 1993 American family comedy film based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip, directed by Nick Castle.0.1Low - 6

A New Leaf
Popularity:#4,737MovieHenry GrahamA New Leaf is a 1971 American black comedy film about a playboy who must find a wealthy spouse after squandering his fortune.0.1Low - 7

Out to Sea
Popularity:#4,750MovieCharlie Gordon0.1Low - 8

Grumpier Old Men
Popularity:#4,786MovieMax GoldmanGrumpier Old Men is a 1995 American romantic comedy film, serving as a sequel to its predecessor Grumpy Old Men. It is directed by Howard Deutch and features a talented cast including Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret.0.1Low - 9

Hopscotch
Popularity:#5,645MovieMiles KendigHopscotch is a 1980 American comedy spy film starring Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, and Sam Waterston. The story follows former CIA operative Miles Kendig as he outsmarts his former boss by planning to publish a revealing memoir. This leads to a thrilling chase across America and Western Europe.0.1Low - 10

Hanging Up
Popularity:#6,169MovieLou MozellHanging Up is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Diane Keaton, based on Delia Ephron's 1995 novel. It stars Keaton, Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow, and Walter Matthau in his final film role.0.0Low - 11

The Odd Couple II
Popularity:#6,193MovieOscar MadisonThe Odd Couple II is a 1998 American buddy comedy film, a sequel to the 1968 classic, where Oscar and Felix reunite for a wedding in California.0.0Low - 12

I.Q.
Popularity:#6,565MovieAlbert EinsteinI.Q. is a 1994 American romantic comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi, featuring Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, and Walter Matthau. The plot revolves around a young man seeking the affection of Einstein's niece with the help of the renowned physicist.0.0Low - 13

The Survivors
Popularity:#6,960MovieSonny PalusoThe Survivors is a 1983 American comedy film featuring Walter Matthau and Robin Williams as two unemployed individuals who form an unlikely friendship after a dangerous encounter with a hitman.0.0Low - 14

The Kid Stays in the Picture
Popularity:#7,020MovieSelf (archive footage)The Kid Stays in the Picture is a 2002 documentary film based on the 1994 print autobiography by film producer Robert Evans. The documentary provides an inside look at Evans' life and career in the film industry.0.0Low - 15

The Couch Trip
Popularity:#7,028MovieDonald BeckerThe Couch Trip is a 1988 American comedy film starring Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, and Donna Dixon, loosely based on the novel by Ken Kolb.0.0Low - 16

The Grass Harp
Popularity:#7,178MovieJudge Charlie CoolThe Grass Harp is a 1995 American comedy-drama film adaptation of Truman Capote's novella, exploring a young man's journey in a quirky family in 1940s Alabama.0.0Low - 17

I'm Not Rappaport
Popularity:#7,632MovieNat MoyerI'm Not Rappaport is a 1996 American buddy comedy-drama film starring Walter Matthau and Ossie Davis, based on Herb Gardner's play. The film follows the lively interactions of two elderly New York City men who spend time in Central Park together.0.0Low - 18

House Calls
Popularity:#7,773MovieDr. Charley NicholsHouse Calls is a 1978 American comedy-drama film featuring a widowed surgeon named Charley navigating a series of romantic encounters until he meets Ann, a woman who stands out from the rest.0.0Low - 19

Little Miss Marker
Popularity:#8,327MovieSorrowful JonesLittle Miss Marker is a 1980 American comedy-drama film about a bookie who becomes responsible for a young girl left as collateral for a bet, leading to unexpected changes in his life.0.0Low - 20

Casey's Shadow
Popularity:#8,472MovieLloyd BourdelleCasey's Shadow is a 1978 sports drama film about a young boy from a family of racehorse trainers and his bond with a promising foal named Casey's Shadow.0.0Low - 21

Movers & Shakers
Popularity:#8,520MovieJoe MulhollandMovers & Shakers is a 1985 American comedy film featuring Walter Matthau and directed by William Asher.0.0Low - 22

First Monday in October
Popularity:#8,604MovieDan SnowFirst Monday in October is a 1981 American comedy-drama film depicting the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice and her dynamic with a liberal colleague.0.0Low - 23

I Ought to Be in Pictures
Popularity:#8,740MovieHerbert TuckerI Ought to Be in Pictures is a 1982 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross.0.0Low








