Director

David Macdonald: Movies & Filmography

films: 17
as director: 15
on screen: 1937–2024
average score: 41

Career at a glance

David Macdonald's Career in Numbers

David Macdonald's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Macdonald works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from It’s Never Too Late to Mend (1937) to Jack the Ripper (1958), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

David Macdonald Movies by Decade

1930s 2
1940s 6
1950s 8

The 1950s were David Macdonald's busiest decade, with 8 films.

David Macdonald Movies by Genre

Drama 8
Action 1
Fantasy 1
Comedy 1
Horror 1
Mystery 1
Adventure 1
Crime 1
Documentary 1

Drama is the genre David Macdonald has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of action (1).

David Macdonald Career Milestones

First film: It’s Never Too Late to Mend 1937
Newest film: Jack the Ripper 1958

17 credits

David Macdonald Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Macdonald is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 15 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 41. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by David Macdonald

David Macdonald Movies as an Actor

1939 Rulers of the Sea as Clerk (Uncredited) · Drama

David Macdonald in Documentaries & Specials

2024 What Jennifer Did as Self - Field Investigator · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 41

FAQ

David Macdonald: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has David Macdonald been in?

David Macdonald is credited on 17 films, from 1937 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 15 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 the best David Macdonald movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Macdonald's best-rated film is What Jennifer Did (2024) with a score of 41.

Best David Macdonald movies, ranked

What is David Macdonald's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Macdonald's filmography is What Jennifer Did (2024), in the role of Self - Field Investigator.

Who does David Macdonald work with most often?

David Macdonald shares the most films with John Laurie (3 films), Herbert Lom (2 films) and Niall MacGinnis (2 films).

The Best David Macdonald Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 directing credits.

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