Frank Darabont: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- on screen
- 1983–2023
- box office
- $25.4M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 53
Frank Darabont's Career in Numbers
Frank Darabont's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frank Darabont works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Woman in the Room (1983) to Buried Alive (1990), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Frank Darabont Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
The 1980s were Frank Darabont's busiest decade, with 1 films.
Frank Darabont Movies by Genre
- Crime 1
- Drama 1
Crime is the genre Frank Darabont has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of drama (1).
Frank Darabont Career Milestones
- First film
- The Woman in the Room 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- The Woman in the Room $25.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Buried Alive 1990
Frank Darabont Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frank Darabont is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Frank Darabont
2
Frank Darabont in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2023
King on Screen as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $5.19K Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2014
Walking the Mile as Self · Documentary - 2012
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger as Self · Documentary - 2011
Nightmare Factory as Self · Documentary - 2011
Clint Eastwood’s West as Self · Documentary - 2010
The Making of The Walking Dead as Self · Documentary - 2009
Tales from the Script as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $7.54K - 2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self · Documentary - 2008
Drew Struzan: An Appreciation of An Artist as Self · Documentary - 2007
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as Self · Documentary - 2006
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of ‘King Kong’ as Self · Documentary - 2005
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” as Self · Documentary - 2004
Made Men: The ‘GoodFellas’ Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2004
Artifact from the Future: The Making of ‘THX 1138’ as Self · Documentary - 2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes as Himself · Documentary - 2001
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature as Self · Documentary - 1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark as Self · Documentary - 1989
Stephen King’s World of Horror as Self · Documentary - 1986
Stephen King’s World of Horror as Self · Documentary
Frank Darabont: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 6 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 1995 to 2000. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Critics' Choice 1 win from 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 72nd Academy Awards
- Frank Darabont: Nominated Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) The Green Mile
- 5th Critics' Choice Awards
- Frank Darabont: Win Best Screenplay – Adapted The Green Mile
- 52nd Directors Guild of America Awards
- Frank Darabont: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The Green Mile
- 26th Saturn Awards
- Frank Darabont: Nominated Best Director The Green Mile
- 47th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Frank Darabont: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The Shawshank Redemption
- 52nd Golden Globe Awards
- Frank Darabont: Nominated Best Screenplay The Shawshank Redemption
Who Frank Darabont Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frank Darabont shares the most films with. John Carpenter comes first, with 5 films together, followed by John Landis (4).
Frank Darabont: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frank Darabont has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frank Darabont been in?
Frank Darabont is credited on 21 films, from 1983 to 2023. 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 Frank Darabont's highest-grossing movie?
The Woman in the Room (1983) is Frank Darabont's biggest box office hit, with $25.3M worldwide, ahead of Tales from the Script (2009) ($7.54K). Across every film with box office figures, Frank Darabont's movies have made $25.4M.
Frank Darabont's biggest hits What is the best Frank Darabont movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Frank Darabont's best-rated film is King on Screen (2023) with a score of 53.
Best Frank Darabont movies, ranked Has Frank Darabont won an Oscar?
Frank Darabont has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Frank Darabont has 1 win from 6 nominations.
What is Frank Darabont's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frank Darabont's filmography is King on Screen (2023), in the role of Self.
Who does Frank Darabont work with most often?
Frank Darabont shares the most films with John Carpenter (5 films), John Landis (4 films) and Jeffrey DeMunn (3 films).
The Best Frank Darabont Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 directing credits.
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