William Dear: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 21
- as director
- 18
- on screen
- 1976–2011
- box office
- $120M
The Best William Dear Movies
The films of William Dear that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Angels in the Outfield (1994) leads with $50.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $50.2M Angels in the Outfield 1994 · Sport -
Worldwide box office: $50M Harry and the Hendersons 1987 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $7.79M If Looks Could Kill 1991 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.34M Wild America 1997 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $3.88M The Perfect Game 2010 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $716K Free Style 2008 · Family
William Dear's Career in Numbers
William Dear's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Dear works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) to A Mile in His Shoes (2011), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
William Dear Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 2
The 2000s were William Dear's busiest decade, with 7 films.
William Dear Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Family 3
- Drama 3
- Fantasy 3
- Adventure 2
- Thriller 1
- Sport 1
- Western 1
- Action 1
Comedy is the genre William Dear has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of family (3).
William Dear Career Milestones
- First film
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre 1976
- Biggest box office hit
- Angels in the Outfield $50.2M worldwide
- Newest film
- A Mile in His Shoes 2011
William Dear Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Dear is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 18 as director and 3 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by William Dear
18- 2011
A Mile in His Shoes Family - 2010 The Perfect Game Drama Worldwide box office: $3.88M
- 2009
Mr. Troop Mom Comedy - 2008 Free Style Family Worldwide box office: $716K
- 2007
The Sandlot: Heading Home Family - 2006
Simon Says Thriller - 2006
The Foursome Comedy - 2000
Santa Who? Fantasy - 1999
Balloon Farm Drama - 1997 Wild America Adventure Worldwide box office: $7.34M
- 1994 Angels in the Outfield Sport Worldwide box office: $50.2M
- 1993
Journey to the Center of the Earth Adventure - 1991 If Looks Could Kill Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.79M
- 1987 Harry and the Hendersons Fantasy Worldwide box office: $50M
- 1986
Amazing Stories Fantasy - 1985
Television Parts Home Companion Comedy - 1984
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas Comedy - 1976
The Northville Cemetery Massacre Action
William Dear Movies as an Actor
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Who William Dear Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Dear shares the most films with. Tracey Walter comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Danny Glover (2).
William Dear: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Dear has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Dear been in?
William Dear is credited on 21 films, from 1976 to 2011. 3 of them as an actor and 18 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 William Dear's highest-grossing movie?
Angels in the Outfield (1994) is William Dear's biggest box office hit, with $50.2M worldwide, ahead of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) ($50M). Across every film with box office figures, William Dear's movies have made $120M.
William Dear's biggest hits What is William Dear's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Dear's filmography is A Mile in His Shoes (2011), which William Dear directed.
Who does William Dear work with most often?
William Dear shares the most films with Tracey Walter (3 films), Danny Glover (2 films) and Christopher Lloyd (2 films).
The Best William Dear Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.
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