Derek McGrath: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1979–2023
- box office
- $61.2M
- average score
- 66
Derek McGrath's Career in Numbers
Derek McGrath's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Derek McGrath works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don’t Eat the Planet (1979) to Thanksgiving (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Derek McGrath Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Derek McGrath's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Derek McGrath Movies by Genre
- Tv movie 5
- Drama 4
- Comedy 3
- Animation 2
- Romance 2
- Action 2
- Horror 1
- Family 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
Tv movie is the genre Derek McGrath has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (4).
Derek McGrath Career Milestones
- First film
- Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don’t Eat the Planet 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Thanksgiving $46.6M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Thanksgiving Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Thanksgiving 2023
Derek McGrath Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Derek McGrath is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2023
Thanksgiving as Mayor Cantin · Horror Worldwide box office: $46.6M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2020
True: Friendship Day Animation - 2020
The Marijuana Conspiracy Drama Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2019
From Friend to Fiancé as Patrick · Romance Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2016
Sound of Christmas as Earl McKinley · Drama - 2016
A Puppy for Christmas as Gramps · Family - 2015
Last Chance for Christmas as Santa · Tv movie - 2015
Northpole: Open for Christmas as Peter Elfman · Fantasy - 2013
Fir Crazy as Hank · Tv movie - 2010
Fairfield Road as Sam Peabody · Tv movie - 2008
Daniel’s Daughter as Jim Cavanaugh · Drama - 2002
The Hungry Squid as Narrator · Animation - 1999
Inherit the Wind as Radio Technician · Tv movie - 1999
Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite as Warden Preston · Action - 1995
Hologram Man as Secretary Culkin · Action - 1989
She's Out of Control Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.1M - 1986
Heathcliff: The Movie as Lefty / Knuckles / Muggsy / Spike / Mr. Woodley · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.61M - 1985
The Romance of Betty Boop as Waldo Van Lavish (voice) · Adventure - 1984
Draw! as Reggie Bell · Tv movie - 1983
The Funny Farm as Harvey · Drama - 1980
Nothing Personal as Gas Jockey · Romance - 1979
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don’t Eat the Planet as Notfunnyenuf (voice) · Comedy
Derek McGrath: Questions & Answers
How many movies Derek McGrath has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Derek McGrath been in?
Derek McGrath is credited on 22 films, from 1979 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Derek McGrath's highest-grossing movie?
Thanksgiving (2023) is Derek McGrath's biggest box office hit, with $46.6M worldwide, ahead of She's Out of Control (1989) ($12.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Derek McGrath's movies have made $61.2M.
Derek McGrath's biggest hits What is the best Derek McGrath movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Derek McGrath's best-rated film is Thanksgiving (2023) with a score of 68, followed by The Marijuana Conspiracy (2020) (67).
Best Derek McGrath movies, ranked What is Derek McGrath's newest movie?
The most recent film on Derek McGrath's filmography is Thanksgiving (2023), in the role of Mayor Cantin.
Who does Derek McGrath work with most often?
Derek McGrath shares the most films with Catherine O'Hara (2 films) and Lynne Griffin (2 films).
The Best Derek McGrath Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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