The Best John Dahl Movies, Ranked
11 credits from 1989 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Joy Ride (2001) with $36.6M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John Dahl Box Office Hits
John Dahl's films have made $85.5M worldwide in total. Joy Ride (2001) is the biggest hit at $36.6M, ahead of Rounders (1998) ($22.9M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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Joy Ride 2001 · Action $36.6M $22M dom. - 2
Rounders 1998 · Drama $22.9M $22.9M dom. - 3
The Great Raid 2005 · Action $10.8M $10.2M dom. - 4
The Last Seduction 1994 · Drama $5.84M $5.84M dom. - 5
You Kill Me 2007 · Thriller $3.75M $2.43M dom. - 6
Unforgettable 1996 · Sci-Fi $2.82M $2.82M dom. - 7
Red Rock West 1994 · Drama $2.5M $2.5M dom. - 8
Kill Me Again 1989 · Action $284K $284K dom.
The Best John Dahl Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Dahl has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 5 films, and Rounders (1998) is the pick of them.
The Best John Dahl Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of John Dahl's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1980s to 2000s.
The Latest John Dahl Movies
The most recent films John Dahl is credited on, newest first — starting with Manhunt (2024). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best John Dahl Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Dahl films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Dahl movie?
Joy Ride (2001) made the most at the box office, with $36.6M worldwide, followed by Rounders (1998) with $22.9M. Together, John Dahl's films with box office figures have made $85.5M.
Which John Dahl movie won the most awards?
The Last Seduction (1994) is the most decorated John Dahl film, with 1 win from 2 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best John Dahl drama movie?
Rounders (1998) is the best-rated of John Dahl's drama films. In other genres: Joy Ride (action), You Kill Me (thriller) and Unforgettable (sci-fi).
What is the newest John Dahl movie?
The newest film on John Dahl's filmography is Manhunt (2024), directed by John Dahl.
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