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Director

Alan Rudolph: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
27
on screen
1972–2018
box office
$49.2M
nominations
2
average score
57
Born
December 18, 1943 (age 82)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Full name
Alan Steven Rudolph
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director, screenwriter
Years active
1972-present
Career at a glance

Alan Rudolph's Career in Numbers

Alan Rudolph's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alan Rudolph works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Premonition (1972) to Ray Meets Helen (2018), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Alan Rudolph Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 4
  2. 1980s 9
  3. 1990s 6
  4. 2000s 3
  5. 2010s 1

The 1980s were Alan Rudolph's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Alan Rudolph Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Comedy 3
  • Mystery 3
  • Romance 2
  • Music 2
  • Biography 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Horror 1

Drama is the genre Alan Rudolph has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Alan Rudolph Career Milestones

First film
Premonition 1972
Biggest box office hit
Mortal Thoughts $18.8M worldwide
Best-rated film
Ray Meets Helen Movie Echo Score 57
Newest film
Ray Meets Helen 2018
27 credits

Alan Rudolph Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alan Rudolph is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

2 nominations

Alan Rudolph: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Alan Rudolph?

Alan Rudolph was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1943 and is 82 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alan Steven Rudolph, born on December 18, 1943, is an acclaimed American film director and screenwriter. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Rudolph began his relationship with film as a protégé of notable director Robert Altman. His initial foray into the industry was as an assistant director on Altman's film adaptations such as 'The Long Goodbye' and 'Nashville'. Rudolph's films are renowned for their portrayal of unique and estranged characters, vivid romantic and fantastical tones, and their compelling narrative. His story-weaving prowess is evident, as he has written the majority of his films.

Rudolph's directorial breakthrough came with 'Choose Me' in 1984 and has worked repeatedly with actors such as Keith Carradine, Geneviève Bujold and composer Mark Isham. Moving from strength to strength, he directed 'Love at Large', a riveting private eye love story, a biopic of Dorothy Parker titled 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle', and 'Breakfast of Champions', an adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's metafictional novel. As of 2017, his filming journey continued with 'Ray Meets Helen'. Outside his film aspirations, Rudolph has explored the field of painting, illuminating his solo show in 2008 at Gallery Fraga, Bainbridge Island, Washington

Works with

Who Alan Rudolph Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alan Rudolph shares the most films with. Gailard Sartain comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Keith Carradine (6).

FAQ

Alan Rudolph: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alan Rudolph has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alan Rudolph been in?

Alan Rudolph is credited on 27 films, from 1972 to 2018. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alan Rudolph's highest-grossing movie?

Mortal Thoughts (1991) is Alan Rudolph's biggest box office hit, with $18.8M worldwide, ahead of Made in Heaven (1987) ($4.57M). Across every film with box office figures, Alan Rudolph's movies have made $49.2M.

Alan Rudolph's biggest hits

What is the best Alan Rudolph movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alan Rudolph's best-rated film is Ray Meets Helen (2018) with a score of 57.

Best Alan Rudolph movies, ranked

Has Alan Rudolph won an Oscar?

Alan Rudolph has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Alan Rudolph has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Alan Rudolph?

Alan Rudolph is 82 years old, born on December 18, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Alan Rudolph's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alan Rudolph's filmography is Ray Meets Helen (2018), which Alan Rudolph directed.

Who does Alan Rudolph work with most often?

Alan Rudolph shares the most films with Gailard Sartain (8 films), Keith Carradine (6 films) and John Considine (5 films).

The Best Alan Rudolph Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 directing credits.

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