The Best Dorothy Alison Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 1952 to 1989, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is A Cry in the Dark (1988) with $6.91M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Dorothy Alison Movies
The most recent films Dorothy Alison is credited on, newest first — starting with Australia (1989). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Australia 1989 · Doreen Swanson -
A Cry in the Dark 1988 · Avis Murchison -
Rikky and Pete 1988 · Mrs. Menzies -
The Return of the Soldier 1982 · Brigadier's Wife -
The Errand 1980 · Farmer's Wife -
The Amazing Mr. Blunden 1972 · Mrs. Richard Allen -
Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde 1971 · Mrs. Spencer -
See No Evil 1971 · Betty Rexton -
Pretty Polly 1967 · Mrs. Barlow -
Georgy Girl 1966 · Health Visitor -
The Prince and the Pauper 1962 · Mrs. Canty -
The Man Upstairs 1958 · Mrs. Barnes
The Best Dorothy Alison Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Dorothy Alison films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Dorothy Alison movie?
A Cry in the Dark (1988) made the most at the box office, with $6.91M worldwide. Together, Dorothy Alison's films with box office figures have made $6.91M.
What is the best Dorothy Alison drama movie?
A Cry in the Dark (1988) is the best-rated of Dorothy Alison's drama films.
What is the newest Dorothy Alison movie?
The newest film on Dorothy Alison's filmography is Australia (1989), with Dorothy Alison as Doreen Swanson.
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