Lawrence Kasdan: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- as director
- 12
- on screen
- 1981–2026
- box office
- $424M
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 80
The Best Lawrence Kasdan Movies
The films of Lawrence Kasdan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: French Kiss (1995) leads with $102M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $102M French Kiss 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $81.2M Dreamcatcher 2003 · Sci-Fi -
Worldwide box office: $56.4M The Big Chill 1983 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $41M Grand Canyon 1991 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $32.6M The Accidental Tourist 1988 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $32.2M Silverado 1985 · Action
Lawrence Kasdan's Career in Numbers
Lawrence Kasdan's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lawrence Kasdan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Body Heat (1981) to Marty, Life Is Short (2026), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Lawrence Kasdan Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Lawrence Kasdan's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Lawrence Kasdan Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 3
- Action 2
- Documentary 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre Lawrence Kasdan has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Lawrence Kasdan Career Milestones
- First film
- Body Heat 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- French Kiss $102M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Marty, Life Is Short Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Marty, Life Is Short 2026
Lawrence Kasdan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lawrence Kasdan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 12 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
12- 2026
Marty, Life Is Short Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2012
Darling Companion Drama Worldwide box office: $1.16M - 2003 Dreamcatcher Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $81.2M
- 1999
Mumford Drama Worldwide box office: $4.56M - 1995 French Kiss Comedy Worldwide box office: $102M
- 1994
Wyatt Earp Action Worldwide box office: $25.1M - 1991 Grand Canyon Drama Worldwide box office: $41M
- 1990
I Love You to Death Comedy Worldwide box office: $16.2M - 1988 The Accidental Tourist Drama Worldwide box office: $32.6M
- 1985 Silverado Action Worldwide box office: $32.2M
- 1983 The Big Chill Drama Worldwide box office: $56.4M
- 1981
Body Heat Drama Worldwide box office: $24.1M
Lawrence Kasdan Movies as an Actor
1
Lawrence Kasdan in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2023
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford as Self · Documentary - 2017
Five Came Back as Self · Documentary - 2006
All of What Follows Is True: The Making of ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ as Self · Documentary - 2005
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool as Self · Tv movie - 2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self · Documentary - 2003
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy as self · Documentary - 2000
Guns for Hire: The Making of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ as Self · Documentary - 1999
The Big Chill: A Reunion as Self - Writer, Director, Executive Producer · Documentary
Lawrence Kasdan: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 6 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 1982 to 1992. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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TIFF 1 win from 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination
- 49th Golden Globe Awards
- Lawrence Kasdan: Nominated Best Screenplay Grand Canyon
- The 61st Academy Awards
- Lawrence Kasdan: Nominated Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) The Accidental Tourist
- 38th British Academy Film Awards
- Lawrence Kasdan: Nominated Best Original Screenplay The Big Chill
- 36th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Lawrence Kasdan: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The Big Chill
- 8th Toronto International Film Festival
- Lawrence Kasdan: Win People's Choice Award The Big Chill
- 9th Saturn Awards
- Lawrence Kasdan: Win Best Writing Raiders of the Lost Ark
Who Lawrence Kasdan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Lawrence Kasdan shares the most films with. Kevin Kline comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Steven Spielberg (5).
Lawrence Kasdan: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lawrence Kasdan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lawrence Kasdan been in?
Lawrence Kasdan is credited on 21 films, from 1981 to 2026. 1 of them as an actor and 12 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 Lawrence Kasdan's highest-grossing movie?
French Kiss (1995) is Lawrence Kasdan's biggest box office hit, with $102M worldwide, ahead of Dreamcatcher (2003) ($81.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Lawrence Kasdan's movies have made $424M.
Lawrence Kasdan's biggest hits What is the best Lawrence Kasdan movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lawrence Kasdan's best-rated film is Marty, Life Is Short (2026) with a score of 80.
Best Lawrence Kasdan movies, ranked Has Lawrence Kasdan won an Oscar?
Lawrence Kasdan has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Lawrence Kasdan has 2 wins from 6 nominations.
What is Lawrence Kasdan's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lawrence Kasdan's filmography is Marty, Life Is Short (2026), which Lawrence Kasdan directed.
Who does Lawrence Kasdan work with most often?
Lawrence Kasdan shares the most films with Kevin Kline (7 films), Steven Spielberg (5 films) and William Hurt (5 films).
The Best Lawrence Kasdan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 directing credits.
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