6 Best Donald Meek Movies

By Vlad Zakh · June 9, 2028

Drama feel good

Donald Meek brought a timid, mild-mannered presence to Hollywood film, his name becoming a fitting shorthand for his signature meek character type.

Barnacle Bill (1941) 01

Barnacle Bill (1941)

IMDb ★ 5.9

A stubborn sea captain's attempt to purchase his own tugboat is thwarted by rival business interests.

You Can't Take It with You (1938) 02

You Can't Take It with You (1938)

IMDb ★ 8.0

An eccentric, free-spirited family's daughter falls for the son of a wealthy, uptight banker.

State Fair (1945) 03

State Fair (1945)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A farm family's trip to the state fair brings unexpected romance and adventure to each of its members.

Stagecoach (1939) 04

Stagecoach (1939)

IMDb ★ 7.5

A diverse group of strangers traveling by stagecoach face danger from outlaws and hostile territory.

Captain Blood (1935) 05

Captain Blood (1935)

IMDb ★ 7.3

A wrongly convicted doctor turned slave rises to become a legendary and feared pirate captain.

Top Hat (1935) 06

Top Hat (1935)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A charming dancer's pursuit of a woman is complicated by a case of mistaken identity.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.