Robert Butler: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1965–1997
- box office
- $23.3M
Robert Butler's Career in Numbers
Robert Butler's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Robert Butler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Star Trek: The Cage (1965) to Turbulence (1997), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Robert Butler Movies by Decade
- 1960s 4
- 1970s 14
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 2
The 1970s were Robert Butler's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Robert Butler Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Tv movie 5
- Sci-Fi 4
- Crime 3
- Drama 3
- Action 2
- Western 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Robert Butler has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of tv movie (5).
Robert Butler Career Milestones
- First film
- Star Trek: The Cage 1965
- Biggest box office hit
- Up the Creek $11.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Turbulence 1997
Robert Butler Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Robert Butler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1997
Turbulence Crime Worldwide box office: $11.5M - 1994
White Mile Drama - 1988
Out of Time Comedy - 1987
Out on a Limb Drama - 1984
Up the Creek Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.7M - 1981
Underground Aces Comedy - 1980
Night of the Juggler Action Worldwide box office: $52.4K - 1978
Hot Lead & Cold Feet Western - 1978
A Question of Guilt Tv movie - 1977
In the Glitter Palace Crime - 1976
Mayday at 40,000 Feet Tv movie - 1976
James Dean Tv movie - 1976
Dark Victory Tv movie - 1975
Strange New World Sci-Fi - 1975
Black Bart Comedy - 1974
The Ultimate Thrill Crime - 1973
The Blue Knight Drama - 1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don’t Sci-Fi - 1971
Death Takes a Holiday Tv movie - 1971
Scandalous John Comedy - 1971
The Barefoot Executive Comedy - 1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Sci-Fi - 1969
Guns in the Heather Family - 1966
Star Trek: The Menagerie Action - 1965
Star Trek: The Cage Sci-Fi
Who Robert Butler Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Robert Butler shares the most films with. Kurt Russell comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Joe Flynn (3).
Robert Butler: Questions & Answers
How many movies Robert Butler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Robert Butler been in?
Robert Butler is credited on 25 films, from 1965 to 1997. 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 Robert Butler's highest-grossing movie?
Up the Creek (1984) is Robert Butler's biggest box office hit, with $11.7M worldwide, ahead of Turbulence (1997) ($11.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Robert Butler's movies have made $23.3M.
Robert Butler's biggest hits What is Robert Butler's newest movie?
The most recent film on Robert Butler's filmography is Turbulence (1997), which Robert Butler directed.
Who does Robert Butler work with most often?
Robert Butler shares the most films with Kurt Russell (4 films), Joe Flynn (3 films) and Cesar Romero (2 films).
The Best Robert Butler Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 directing credits.
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