Stephen Herek: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 1986–2024
- box office
- $685M
- average score
- 52
- Born
- November 10, 1958 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director, producer, screenwriter
- Years active
- 1986-present
The Best Stephen Herek Movies
The highest-rated films Stephen Herek is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Afterlife of the Party (2021) scores highest, at 64. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Stephen Herek's Career in Numbers
Stephen Herek's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Stephen Herek works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Critters (1986) to Our Little Secret (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Stephen Herek Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Stephen Herek's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Stephen Herek Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Drama 7
- Action 2
- Adventure 2
- Biography 1
- Tv movie 1
- Family 1
- Romance 1
- Thriller 1
- Fantasy 1
Comedy is the genre Stephen Herek has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (7).
Stephen Herek Career Milestones
- First film
- Critters 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- 101 Dalmatians $321M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Afterlife of the Party Movie Echo Score 64
- Newest film
- Our Little Secret 2024
Stephen Herek Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Stephen Herek is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 52. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Stephen Herek
25- 2024
Our Little Secret Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.7M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2023
Dog Gone Biography Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2021
Afterlife of the Party Drama Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2019
Same Time, Next Christmas Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2016
Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love Family - 2016
The Great Gilly Hopkins Drama Worldwide box office: $97.8K - 2015
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors Drama - 2013
Jinxed Comedy - 2011
The Chaperone Comedy Worldwide box office: $279K - 2010
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice Romance - 2009
Into the Blue 2: The Reef Thriller - 2009
Dead Like Me: Life After Death Comedy - 2008
Picture This Comedy - 2005
Man of the House Action Worldwide box office: $21.6M - 2002
Life or Something Like It Comedy Worldwide box office: $16.9M - 2001
Rock Star Drama Worldwide box office: $19.3M - 1998
Holy Man Drama Worldwide box office: $12.1M - 1996
101 Dalmatians Adventure Worldwide box office: $321M - 1996
Mr. Holland's Opus Drama Worldwide box office: $106M - 1993
The Three Musketeers Action Worldwide box office: $53.9M - 1992
The Mighty Ducks Drama Worldwide box office: $50.8M - 1991
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Comedy Worldwide box office: $25.2M - 1989
The Gifted One Fantasy - 1989
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Adventure Worldwide box office: $40.5M - 1986
Critters Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $13.2M
Stephen Herek in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Stephen Herek?
Stephen Herek was born in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. in 1958 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Stephen Herek, born November 10, 1958, is an esteemed American film director, boasting a career that spans over three decades. Best known for directing the 1989 watershed film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, he began his foray into filmmaking in earnest when his career took off in 1986 with the cult horror classic Critters. Herek studied film at the University of Texas at Austin, laying a solid foundation for his swiftly ascending career. A regular director for The Walt Disney Company throughout the 1990s, he demonstrated incredible versatility, directing not only comedy and adventure films but also dipping into drama. His impressive filmography includes directing The Mighty Ducks in 1992, The Three Musketeers in 1993, the highly successful live-action 1996 remake of 101 Dalmatians with Glenn Close, and the Eddie Murphy comedy Holy Man in 1998. One of his other notable works is the critically acclaimed drama Mr. Holland's Opus in 1995. In the 2000s, his outstanding directorial skills continued to shine with films like Rock Star, a Toronto International Film Festival entry in 2001.
Who Stephen Herek Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Stephen Herek shares the most films with. Farrah Mackenzie comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jane McNeill (2).
Stephen Herek: Questions & Answers
How many movies Stephen Herek has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Stephen Herek been in?
Stephen Herek is credited on 26 films, from 1986 to 2024. 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 Stephen Herek's highest-grossing movie?
101 Dalmatians (1996) is Stephen Herek's biggest box office hit, with $321M worldwide, ahead of Mr. Holland's Opus (1996) ($106M). Across every film with box office figures, Stephen Herek's movies have made $685M.
Stephen Herek's biggest hits What is the best Stephen Herek movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Stephen Herek's best-rated film is Afterlife of the Party (2021) with a score of 64, followed by Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) (60).
Best Stephen Herek movies, ranked How old is Stephen Herek?
Stephen Herek is 67 years old, born on November 10, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S..
What is Stephen Herek's newest movie?
The most recent film on Stephen Herek's filmography is Our Little Secret (2024), which Stephen Herek directed.
Who does Stephen Herek work with most often?
Stephen Herek shares the most films with Farrah Mackenzie (2 films), Jane McNeill (2 films) and Mary Lane Haskell (2 films).
The Best Stephen Herek Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 directing credits.
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