William Peter Blatty: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 7
- on screen
- 1980–2019
- box office
- $39M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 84
William Peter Blatty's Career in Numbers
William Peter Blatty's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Peter Blatty works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Ninth Configuration (1980) to The Exorcist III (1990), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
William Peter Blatty Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
The 1980s were William Peter Blatty's busiest decade, with 1 films.
William Peter Blatty Movies by Genre
- Drama 2
Drama is the genre William Peter Blatty has worked in most, with 2 films.
William Peter Blatty Career Milestones
- First film
- The Ninth Configuration 1980
- Biggest box office hit
- The Exorcist III $39M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Exorcist III 1990
William Peter Blatty Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Peter Blatty is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 84. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by William Peter Blatty
2
William Peter Blatty in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2019
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist as Self (archive footage) · Horror Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2010
The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now as Self · Documentary - 2010
Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist as Self · Documentary - 1998
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist as Self - Author & Producer · Documentary - 1986
Hollywood Ghost Stories as Himself · Fantasy
William Peter Blatty: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1974 to 1981. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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38th Golden Globe Awards- William Peter Blatty: Nominated Best Screenplay The Ninth Configuration
- 31st Golden Globe Awards
- William Peter Blatty: Win Best Screenplay The Exorcist
Who William Peter Blatty Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Peter Blatty shares the most films with. Linda Blair comes first, with 4 films together, followed by William Friedkin (4).
William Peter Blatty: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Peter Blatty has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Peter Blatty been in?
William Peter Blatty is credited on 7 films, from 1980 to 2019. 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 William Peter Blatty's highest-grossing movie?
The Exorcist III (1990) is William Peter Blatty's biggest box office hit, with $39M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, William Peter Blatty's movies have made $39M.
William Peter Blatty's biggest hits What is the best William Peter Blatty movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, William Peter Blatty's best-rated film is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) with a score of 84.
Best William Peter Blatty movies, ranked Has William Peter Blatty won an Oscar?
William Peter Blatty has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, William Peter Blatty has 1 win from 2 nominations.
What is William Peter Blatty's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Peter Blatty's filmography is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does William Peter Blatty work with most often?
William Peter Blatty shares the most films with Linda Blair (4 films), William Friedkin (4 films) and Max von Sydow (2 films).
The Best William Peter Blatty Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.
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