The Best George Petrie Movies, Ranked
20 credits from 1944 to 1996, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Something in Common (1986) with $32.3M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest George Petrie Movies
The most recent films George Petrie is credited on, newest first — starting with Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Dallas: J.R. Returns 1996 · Harv Smithfield -
Folks! 1992 · Sammy -
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn 1990 · Judge Cochran -
Something in Common 1986 · Uncle Louie -
The Day After 1983 · Dr. Landowska -
City in Fear 1980 · Drama -
Goldie and the Boxer 1979 · Sifty -
Silent Victory: The Kitty O’Neil Story 1979 · Warren Porter -
A Fire in the Sky 1978 · Hank -
Panic in Echo Park 1977 · Drama -
The Deadliest Season 1977 · President MacCloud -
Tail Gunner Joe 1977 · Chas. Kraus
The Best George Petrie Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest George Petrie films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing George Petrie movie?
Something in Common (1986) made the most at the box office, with $32.3M worldwide, followed by Folks! (1992) with $6.13M. Together, George Petrie's films with box office figures have made $38.5M.
Which George Petrie movie won the most awards?
Hud (1963) is the most decorated George Petrie film, with 4 wins from 16 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best George Petrie comedy movie?
Folks! (1992) is the best-rated of George Petrie's comedy films. In other genres: Something in Common (romance).
What is the newest George Petrie movie?
The newest film on George Petrie's filmography is Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996), with George Petrie as Harv Smithfield.
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