Michael Ritchie: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- as director
- 17
- on screen
- 1969–2000
- box office
- $323M
- Born
- January 1, 1938
- Birthplace
- Not Available
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film Director, Producer, Writer
- Years active
- 1960-2001
- Spouses
- Not Available
The Best Michael Ritchie Movies
The films of Michael Ritchie that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Golden Child (1986) leads with $79.8M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $79.8M The Golden Child 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $59.6M Fletch 1985 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $39.5M Fletch Lives 1989 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $37.2M Semi-Tough 1977 · Sport -
Worldwide box office: $32.2M The Bad News Bears 1976 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $26.3M Wildcats 1986 · Sport
Michael Ritchie's Career in Numbers
Michael Ritchie's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Ritchie works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Downhill Racer (1969) to The Fantasticks (2000), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Michael Ritchie Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 1
The 1980s were Michael Ritchie's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Michael Ritchie Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 3
- Mystery 3
- Sport 2
- Romance 1
- Adventure 1
- Action 1
- Documentary 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Michael Ritchie has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Michael Ritchie Career Milestones
- First film
- Downhill Racer 1969
- Biggest box office hit
- The Golden Child $79.8M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Fantasticks 2000
Michael Ritchie Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Ritchie is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 17 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Michael Ritchie
17- 2000
The Fantasticks Romance Worldwide box office: $49.7K - 1997
A Simple Wish Adventure Worldwide box office: $8.35M - 1992
Diggstown Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.84M - 1989
Fletch Lives Mystery Worldwide box office: $39.5M - 1988
The Couch Trip Comedy Worldwide box office: $11M - 1986
The Golden Child Action Worldwide box office: $79.8M - 1986
Wildcats Sport Worldwide box office: $26.3M - 1985
Fletch Mystery Worldwide box office: $59.6M - 1983
The Survivors Drama Worldwide box office: $14M - 1981
Student Bodies Mystery Worldwide box office: $5.17M - 1980
Divine Madness Documentary Worldwide box office: $5.32M - 1980
The Island Thriller - 1977
Semi-Tough Sport Worldwide box office: $37.2M - 1976
The Bad News Bears Drama Worldwide box office: $32.2M - 1972
The Candidate Drama - 1972
Prime Cut Drama - 1969
Downhill Racer Drama
Who Is Michael Ritchie?
Michael Ritchie was born in Not Available in 1938. Credited on films since 1969, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Ritchie was a renowned American filmmaker, producer, and writer. Born in 1938, Ritchie made a significant impact on the American film industry, well remembered for his unique style and noteworthy contributions to the world of cinema. Prolific in his field, Ritchie had honed a body of work that was as diverse as it was impressive, his career sporadically branching into both producing and writing. He cultivated a flair for storytelling, which culminated in his creations that were marked by exceptional characters, intricate plots, and high production quality.
Michael Ritchie's work covered a wide range of genres, a testament to his versatile talents and his imaginative capability. Over his career, Ritchie worked with well-established actors and contributed widely to the high points of American Cinema. He passed in 2001, but his legacy continues to resonate in the halls of Hollywood, influencing both contemporary filmmakers and future generations. Ritchie's work remains a benchmark in quality filmmaking, a testament to his pioneering spirit, cinematic skills, and artistic vision.
Who Michael Ritchie Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Ritchie shares the most films with. Walter Matthau comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Chevy Chase (3).
Michael Ritchie: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Ritchie has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Ritchie been in?
Michael Ritchie is credited on 19 films, from 1969 to 2000. 2 of them as an actor and 17 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 Michael Ritchie's highest-grossing movie?
The Golden Child (1986) is Michael Ritchie's biggest box office hit, with $79.8M worldwide, ahead of Fletch (1985) ($59.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Ritchie's movies have made $323M.
Michael Ritchie's biggest hits What is Michael Ritchie's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Ritchie's filmography is The Fantasticks (2000), which Michael Ritchie directed.
Who does Michael Ritchie work with most often?
Michael Ritchie shares the most films with Walter Matthau (3 films), Chevy Chase (3 films) and Swoosie Kurtz (2 films).
The Best Michael Ritchie Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 directing credits.
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