Allison Anders: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 17
- as director
- 7
- on screen
- 1987–2025
- box office
- $2.34M
- nominations
- 2
- Born
- November 16, 1954 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
- Full name
- Mary Allison Anders
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Children
- 3
Allison Anders's Career in Numbers
Allison Anders's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Allison Anders works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Border Radio (1987) to Beaches (2017), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Allison Anders Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 3
The 1990s were Allison Anders's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Allison Anders Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Comedy 3
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre Allison Anders has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Allison Anders Career Milestones
- First film
- Border Radio 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- Gas Food Lodging $1.34M worldwide
- Newest film
- Beaches 2017
Allison Anders Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Allison Anders is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Allison Anders
7
Allison Anders Movies as an Actor
1
Allison Anders in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2025
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell as Self · Documentary - 2020
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? as Self · Documentary - 2016
Shirley Clarke: The Artist with the Lens as Self · Documentary - 2010
Iconoclast as Herself · Documentary - 2010
American Grindhouse as Herself · Documentary Worldwide box office: $5.53K - 2009
Tales from the Script as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $7.54K - 2006
Wanderlust as Herself · Documentary - 1994
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder as Self · Documentary - 1993
Made in the USA as Self · Documentary
Allison Anders: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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8th Independent Spirit Awards- Allison Anders: Nominated Best Director Gas Food Lodging
- Allison Anders: Nominated Best Screenplay Gas Food Lodging
Who Is Allison Anders?
Allison Anders was born in Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. in 1954 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Allison Anders (born November 16, 1954) is an American independent film director, recognized for her films such as Gas Food Lodging, Mi Vida Loca and Grace of My Heart. She has formed collaborations with fellow UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television graduate Kurt Voss and has also worked as a television director. Anders' works were recognized at the Cannes International Film Festival and at the Sundance Film Festival, and she is the recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant in addition to a Peabody Award. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, she has faced numerous challenges including a traumatic event at age 12 and mental health issues. But, these adversity had not hindered her from producing noteworthy films. Overcoming her unstable education, she received her B.A. in Motion Picture-Television from UCLA. Her scripts won her awards such as the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award. Her debut film, Border Radio, released in 1988, revolved around the Los Angeles punk-rock scene. Her follow-up films also won awards and had been nominated in several award-giving bodies. Her works extended to television where she directed several notable series.
Who Allison Anders Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Allison Anders shares the most films with. Ron Shelton comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Adam Rifkin (2).
Allison Anders: Questions & Answers
How many movies Allison Anders has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Allison Anders been in?
Allison Anders is credited on 17 films, from 1987 to 2025. 1 of them as an actor and 7 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 Allison Anders's highest-grossing movie?
Gas Food Lodging (1992) is Allison Anders's biggest box office hit, with $1.34M worldwide, ahead of Things Behind the Sun (2001) ($806K). Across every film with box office figures, Allison Anders's movies have made $2.34M.
Allison Anders's biggest hits Has Allison Anders won an Oscar?
Allison Anders has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Allison Anders has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Allison Anders?
Allison Anders is 71 years old, born on November 16, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, U.S..
What is Allison Anders's newest movie?
The most recent film on Allison Anders's filmography is The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Allison Anders work with most often?
Allison Anders shares the most films with Ron Shelton (2 films), Adam Rifkin (2 films) and Dennis Hopper (2 films).
The Best Allison Anders Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 directing credits.
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