The Best Peter Donat Movies, Ranked
25 credits from 1957 to 2004, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The China Syndrome (1979) with $51.7M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Peter Donat Box Office Hits
Peter Donat's films have made $134M worldwide in total. The China Syndrome (1979) is the biggest hit at $51.7M, ahead of Red Corner (1997) ($22.5M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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The China Syndrome 1979 · Drama $51.7M $51.7M dom. - 2
Red Corner 1997 · Drama $22.5M $22.5M dom. - 3
F.I.S.T. 1978 · Drama $20.4M $20.4M dom. - 4
The Babe 1992 · Drama $19.9M $17.5M dom. - 5
Skin Deep 1989 · Drama $19.7M $19.7M dom. - 6
The Bay Boy 1984 · Romance $162K $162K dom. - 7
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains 1982 · Drama $25.7K $25.7K dom.
The Best Peter Donat Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Peter Donat's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 1990s.
The Latest Peter Donat Movies
The most recent films Peter Donat is credited on, newest first — starting with Red Corner (1997). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
- Red Corner 1997 · David McAndrews
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Seduced and Betrayed 1995 · Judge Van Owen - The Babe 1992 · Frazee
- Skin Deep 1989 · Drama
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Earth Star Voyager 1988 · Admiral Beasley -
Honeymoon 1985 · Novak - The Bay Boy 1984 · Will Campbell
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Massive Retaliation 1984 · Lee Briscoe -
Mazes and Monsters 1982 · Harold - Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains 1982 · Harley Dennis
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Highpoint 1982 · Maronzella -
Hanging by a Thread 1979 · Mr. Durant
The Best Peter Donat Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Peter Donat films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Peter Donat movie?
The China Syndrome (1979) made the most at the box office, with $51.7M worldwide, followed by Red Corner (1997) with $22.5M. Together, Peter Donat's films with box office figures have made $134M.
Which Peter Donat movie won the most awards?
The China Syndrome (1979) is the most decorated Peter Donat film, with 2 wins from 14 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Peter Donat drama movie?
The China Syndrome (1979) is the best-rated of Peter Donat's drama films. In other genres: The Bay Boy (romance).
What is the newest Peter Donat movie?
The newest film on Peter Donat's filmography is The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004), with Peter Donat as Self.
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