John Stockwell: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- as director
- 3
- on screen
- 1980–2013
- box office
- $390M
- Born
- March 25, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Galveston, Texas, United States
- Full name
- John Stockwell Samuels IV
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1981-present
- Spouses
- Helene Henderson
- Children
- 2
The Best John Stockwell Movies
The films of John Stockwell that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Top Gun (1986) leads with $357M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $357M Top Gun 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $21M Christine 1983 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $4.79M Eddie and the Cruisers 1983 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.12M My Science Project 1985 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $2.39M Dangerously Close 1986 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $220K Radioactive Dreams 1984 · Action
John Stockwell's Career in Numbers
John Stockwell's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Stockwell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Christine (1983) to Breaking the Girls (2013), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
John Stockwell Movies by Decade
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 2
The 1980s were John Stockwell's busiest decade, with 10 films.
John Stockwell Movies by Genre
- Action 7
- Thriller 4
- Drama 4
- Tv movie 2
- Comedy 1
- Crime 1
- Horror 1
Action is the genre John Stockwell has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of thriller (4).
John Stockwell Career Milestones
- First film
- Christine 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Top Gun $357M worldwide
- Newest film
- Breaking the Girls 2013
John Stockwell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Stockwell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 3 as director and 17 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by John Stockwell
3
John Stockwell Movies as an Actor
17- 2013
Breaking the Girls Thriller Worldwide box office: $4.95K - 2000
Cheaters as News Producer · Tv movie - 1997
Stag as Victor Mallick · Thriller - 1997
The Nurse as Jack Martin · Thriller - 1995
Aurora: Operation Intercept as Andy Aldrich · Action - 1994
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart as Peter Rubin · Tv movie - 1991
Born to Ride as Capt. Jack Hassler · Action - 1991
Millions as David Phipps · Drama - 1987
Billionaire Boys Club as Brad Sedgwick · Crime - 1986 Top Gun Action Worldwide box office: $357M
- 1986 Dangerously Close as Randy McDevitt · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.39M
- 1985 My Science Project Action Worldwide box office: $4.12M
- 1984
City Limits as Lee · Action - 1984 Radioactive Dreams as Phillip Chandler · Action Worldwide box office: $220K
- 1983 Christine Horror Worldwide box office: $21M
- 1983
Quarterback Princess as Scott Massey · Drama - 1983 Eddie and the Cruisers Drama Worldwide box office: $4.79M
John Stockwell in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2007
Heckler as Self · Documentary - 2004
Christine: Finish Line as Self · Documentary - 2004
Christine: Ignition as Self · Documentary - 2004
Christine: Fast and Furious as Self · Documentary - 1988
Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair as Self - Former CIA Officer · Documentary - 1980
On Company Business as Self - CIA 1964-77 · Documentary
Who Is John Stockwell?
John Stockwell was born in Galveston, Texas, United States in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Stockwell is a remarkably versatile figure best known as an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Born on March 25, 1961, he gained popularity due to his remarkable acting and directing skills. He made a name for himself with distinct roles in numerous popular films throughout the 1980s. His notable performances in 'Top Gun' and 'Christine' made him a recognizable face in Hollywood. However, acting was just one facet of his diverse entertainment career.
He transitioned into directing and scripting, showcasing his talent in different areas of film production. Some of his directed films that have earned critical acclaim include 'Blue Crush' and 'Into the Blue.' His work behind the camera is as varied and notable as his acting career, demonstrating his ability to adeptly handle various genres and tones. The breadth and depth of his contributions to cinema show his dedication and passion. His name is a seal of quality, promising engaging and thoughtful entertainment.
Who John Stockwell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Stockwell shares the most films with. John Carpenter comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Carmen Argenziano (3).
John Stockwell: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Stockwell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Stockwell been in?
John Stockwell is credited on 26 films, from 1980 to 2013. 17 of them as an actor and 3 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 John Stockwell's highest-grossing movie?
Top Gun (1986) is John Stockwell's biggest box office hit, with $357M worldwide, ahead of Christine (1983) ($21M). Across every film with box office figures, John Stockwell's movies have made $390M.
John Stockwell's biggest hits How old is John Stockwell?
John Stockwell is 65 years old, born on March 25, 1961 in Galveston, Texas, United States.
What is John Stockwell's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Stockwell's filmography is Breaking the Girls (2013).
Who does John Stockwell work with most often?
John Stockwell shares the most films with John Carpenter (4 films), Carmen Argenziano (3 films) and Kathleen Wilhoite (2 films).
The Best John Stockwell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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