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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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