William Atherton: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 36
- on screen
- 1972–2024
- box office
- $490M
- average score
- 73
The Best William Atherton Movies
The films of William Atherton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Die Hard 2 (1990) leads with $240M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $240M Die Hard 2 1990 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $202M Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $22.5M Looking for Mr. Goodbar 1977 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $13M Real Genius 1985 · Sci-Fi -
Worldwide box office: $12.3M No Mercy 1986 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $176K Into the Sun 2005 · Adventure
William Atherton's Career in Numbers
William Atherton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Atherton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The New Centurions (1972) to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
William Atherton Movies by Decade
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were William Atherton's busiest decade, with 12 films.
William Atherton Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Action 5
- Horror 4
- Thriller 3
- Adventure 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Comedy 2
- Tv movie 2
- Crime 2
- Family 1
Drama is the genre William Atherton has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (5).
William Atherton Career Milestones
- First film
- The New Centurions 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Die Hard 2 $240M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Movie Echo Score 60
- Newest film
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024
William Atherton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Atherton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
William Atherton Movies as an Actor
34- 2024 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as Mayor Walter Peck · Adventure Worldwide box office: $202M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2012
Jersey Shore Shark Attack as Dolan · Horror - 2010
The Kane Files: Life of Trial as Daniel Morgan · Action - 2008
Ghouls as Stefan · Horror - 2008
Aces ’N’ Eights as Howard · Action - 2007
Towards Darkness as John · Thriller - 2005
Headspace as Dr. Ira Gold · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $1.65K - 2005 Into the Sun as Agent Block · Adventure Worldwide box office: $176K
- 2005
Gone But Not Forgotten as Sen. Ray Colby · Drama - 2001
Race to Space as Ralph Stanton · Family - 2000
The Crow: Salvation as Nathan Randall · Horror - 1999
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as Darryl Zanuck · Drama - 1998
Michael Kael vs. the World News Company as James Denit · Comedy - 1997
Executive Power as President Fields · Thriller - 1996
Raven Hawk as Philip Thorne · Action - 1995
Broken Trust as Neil Roemer · Drama - 1994
Frank & Jesse as Allan Pinkerton · Drama Worldwide box office: $50K - 1994
Saints and Sinners as Terence · Drama - 1992
Chrome Soldiers as Sheriff Blackwell · Tv movie - 1992
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder as Eric Walker · Mystery - 1990
Grim Prairie Tales as Arthur · Horror - 1990 Die Hard 2 Action Worldwide box office: $240M
- 1990
Buried Alive as Cortland "Cort" van Owen · Crime - 1987
The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine as Martin 'Alpha' Loeber · Action - 1986 No Mercy Drama Worldwide box office: $12.3M
- 1986
A Fight for Jenny as Michael Rosen · Tv movie - 1985 Real Genius Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $13M
- 1978
Centennial as Jim Lloyd · Drama - 1977 Looking for Mr. Goodbar Drama Worldwide box office: $22.5M
- 1976
Independence as Benjamin Rush · History - 1975
The Hindenburg as Boerth · Thriller - 1975
The Day of the Locust Drama Worldwide box office: $42 - 1973
Class of ’44 as Fraternity President · Comedy - 1972
The New Centurions as Johnson · Crime
William Atherton in Documentaries & Specials
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Who William Atherton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Atherton shares the most films with. Ernie Hudson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Dan Aykroyd (3).
William Atherton: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Atherton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Atherton been in?
William Atherton is credited on 36 films, from 1972 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Atherton's highest-grossing movie?
Die Hard 2 (1990) is William Atherton's biggest box office hit, with $240M worldwide, ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) ($202M). Across every film with box office figures, William Atherton's movies have made $490M.
William Atherton's biggest hits What is the best William Atherton movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, William Atherton's best-rated film is Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019) with a score of 85, followed by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) (60).
Best William Atherton movies, ranked What is William Atherton's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Atherton's filmography is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), in the role of Mayor Walter Peck.
Who does William Atherton work with most often?
William Atherton shares the most films with Ernie Hudson (3 films), Dan Aykroyd (3 films) and Richard Dysart (2 films).
The Best William Atherton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 36 credits.
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