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Lasse Hallstrom, director
Director

Lasse Hallstrom: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1987–2023
box office
$1.11B
nominations
4
average score
58
Born
June 2, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace
Stockholm, Sweden
Full name
Lars Sven Hallstrom
Citizenship
Swedish
Occupations
Film director, screenwriter
Years active
1973-present
Spouses
Malou Hallstrom, Lena Olin
Children
2
Career at a glance

Lasse Hallstrom's Career in Numbers

Lasse Hallstrom's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lasse Hallstrom works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from My Life as a Dog (1987) to Hilma (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Lasse Hallstrom Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 3
  3. 2000s 5
  4. 2010s 6
  5. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Lasse Hallstrom's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Lasse Hallstrom Movies by Genre

  • Drama 12
  • Adventure 3
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Lasse Hallstrom has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of adventure (3).

Lasse Hallstrom Career Milestones

First film
My Life as a Dog 1987
Biggest box office hit
A Dog's Purpose $205M worldwide
Best-rated film
Hilma Movie Echo Score 61
Newest film
Hilma 2023
16 credits

Lasse Hallstrom Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lasse Hallstrom is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

4 nominations

Lasse Hallstrom: Awards & Nominations

4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1988 to 2000. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Oscars logo Oscars 2 nominations
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 nomination
  • DGA Awards logo DGA Awards 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Lasse Hallstrom?

Lasse Hallstrom was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Lars Sven 'Lasse' Hallström, a notable Swedish film director, began his career directing music videos for the pop group ABBA before venturing into feature film directing. Known for capturing the abstract aspects of life and turning them into cinematic art, Hallström's work has earned him global recognition and accolades, including Academy Award nominations for Best Director for his movies My Life as a Dog (1985) and The Cider House Rules (1999). Some of his other celebrated directorial works include What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) and Chocolat (2000). Besides directing, Hallström is also a skillful screenwriter, bringing stories to life on the big screen.

Starting from his directorial debut in 1973 with the comedy series Pappas pojkar, Hallström has continued to make a significant impact in the film industry. His pioneering works with ABBA essentially changed the industry's scent. His film adaptations of novels have also been met with critical acclaim. Besides directing acclaimed actors, Hallström has managed to garner success in box-office numbers, further solidifying his place in the industry. Over the years, his films have been successful in translating stories from books to exceptional on-screen adaptations, showcasing his versatile talent in film-making. Some of his most notable film adaptations include The Shipping News (2001), Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), and A Dog's Purpose (2017).

FAQ

Lasse Hallstrom: Questions & Answers

How many movies Lasse Hallstrom has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Lasse Hallstrom been in?

Lasse Hallstrom is credited on 16 films, from 1987 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 Lasse Hallstrom's highest-grossing movie?

A Dog's Purpose (2017) is Lasse Hallstrom's biggest box office hit, with $205M worldwide, ahead of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) ($174M). Across every film with box office figures, Lasse Hallstrom's movies have made $1.11B.

Lasse Hallstrom's biggest hits

What is the best Lasse Hallstrom movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lasse Hallstrom's best-rated film is Hilma (2023) with a score of 61, followed by The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) (54).

Best Lasse Hallstrom movies, ranked

Has Lasse Hallstrom won an Oscar?

Lasse Hallstrom has been nominated for 2 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Lasse Hallstrom has 0 wins from 4 nominations.

How old is Lasse Hallstrom?

Lasse Hallstrom is 80 years old, born on June 2, 1946 in Stockholm, Sweden.

What is Lasse Hallstrom's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lasse Hallstrom's filmography is Hilma (2023), which Lasse Hallstrom directed.

Who does Lasse Hallstrom work with most often?

Lasse Hallstrom shares the most films with Morgan Freeman (2 films), Helen Mirren (2 films) and Alfred Molina (2 films).

The Best Lasse Hallstrom Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.

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