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Rolf de Heer, director
Director

Rolf de Heer: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1984–2022
box office
$3.49M
nomination
1
average score
60
Born
May 4, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Heemskerk, Netherlands
Citizenship
Dutch, Australian
Occupations
Director, producer, writer
Years active
1984-present
Biggest hits

The Best Rolf de Heer Movies

The films of Rolf de Heer that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Ten Canoes (2007) leads with $3.36M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Rolf de Heer's Career in Numbers

Rolf de Heer's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rolf de Heer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tale of a Tiger (1984) to The Survival of Kindness (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Rolf de Heer Movies by Decade

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

The 1990s were Rolf de Heer's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Rolf de Heer Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Adventure 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Action 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Music 1
  • Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Rolf de Heer has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of adventure (2).

Rolf de Heer Career Milestones

First film
Tale of a Tiger 1984
Biggest box office hit
Ten Canoes $3.36M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Survival of Kindness Movie Echo Score 60
16 credits

Rolf de Heer Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Rolf de Heer is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Rolf de Heer: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Rolf de Heer?

Rolf de Heer was born in Heemskerk, Netherlands in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Rolf de Heer (born 4 May 1951) is a Dutch Australian film director. Born in Heemskerk in the Netherlands, he migrated to Sydney when he was eight years old. Heer attended the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in Sydney, paving the way for his illustrious career in the film industry. His production company, Vertigo Productions, is based in Adelaide and focuses mainly on alternative or arthouse films. De Heer's prominent work includes co-producing and directing the motion picture, Dingo, which is famed as the only film featuring the jazz legend, Miles Davis as an actor. This demonstrates Heer’s versatility and ability to make substantial contributions in the film industry. Heer's 2013 film, Charlie's Country was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. His other notable films include Ten Canoes (2006), The Tracker (2002), Bad Boy Bubby (1993), and Tail of a Tiger (1984). Heer's extensive filmography spanning decades showcases his dedication to the world of cinema. His work has been nominated for numerous awards and has won many, acknowledging him as a leading figure in the industry of film direction, production, and writing.

FAQ

Rolf de Heer: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Rolf de Heer been in?

Rolf de Heer is credited on 16 films, from 1984 to 2022. 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 Rolf de Heer's highest-grossing movie?

Ten Canoes (2007) is Rolf de Heer's biggest box office hit, with $3.36M worldwide, ahead of Dr. Plonk (2007) ($89.5K). Across every film with box office figures, Rolf de Heer's movies have made $3.49M.

Rolf de Heer's biggest hits

What is the best Rolf de Heer movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rolf de Heer's best-rated film is The Survival of Kindness (2022) with a score of 60.

Best Rolf de Heer movies, ranked

Has Rolf de Heer won an Oscar?

Rolf de Heer has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Rolf de Heer has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Rolf de Heer?

Rolf de Heer is 75 years old, born on May 4, 1951 in Heemskerk, Netherlands.

What is Rolf de Heer's newest movie?

The most recent film on Rolf de Heer's filmography is The Survival of Kindness (2022), which Rolf de Heer directed.

The Best Rolf de Heer Movies, Ranked

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

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