William Zappa: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 1988–2021
- box office
- $19.1M
- average score
- 68
The Best William Zappa Movies
The films of William Zappa that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Dry (2021) leads with $15.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
William Zappa's Career in Numbers
William Zappa's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Zappa works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Shiralee (1988) to The Dry (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
William Zappa Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were William Zappa's busiest decade, with 4 films.
William Zappa Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Comedy 3
- Horror 2
- Mystery 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre William Zappa has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (3).
William Zappa Career Milestones
- First film
- The Shiralee 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- The Dry $15.6M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Dry Movie Echo Score 71
- Newest film
- The Dry 2021
William Zappa Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Zappa is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2021
The Dry as Mal Deacon · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.6M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2020
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears as Assist Commissioner Forsythe · Mystery Worldwide box office: $2.39M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2013
Paper Giants: Magazine Wars as Rupert Murdoch · Drama - 2012
Dead Europe as Vassili · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.08K - 2011
A Heartbeat Away as Edwin Flack · Comedy Worldwide box office: $44K - 2011
Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away as Jack Jacobs · Drama - 2008
Men’s Group as Anthony · Drama - 2005
Man-Thing as Gerber · Horror Worldwide box office: $1.12M - 2005
The Illustrated Family Doctor as Adrian Kelp · Comedy - 1997
Diana & Me as Phil · Romance - 1997
Amy as Bill Trendle · Drama - 1996
Mr. Reliable as Army Colonel · Comedy - 1989
Celia as Inspector John Burke · Horror - 1988
The Shiralee as Donny · Drama
Who William Zappa Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Zappa shares the most films with. Susie Porter comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jacqueline McKenzie (2).
William Zappa: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Zappa has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Zappa been in?
William Zappa is credited on 14 films, from 1988 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Zappa's highest-grossing movie?
The Dry (2021) is William Zappa's biggest box office hit, with $15.6M worldwide, ahead of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020) ($2.39M). Across every film with box office figures, William Zappa's movies have made $19.1M.
William Zappa's biggest hits What is the best William Zappa movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, William Zappa's best-rated film is The Dry (2021) with a score of 71, followed by Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020) (65).
Best William Zappa movies, ranked What is William Zappa's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Zappa's filmography is The Dry (2021), in the role of Mal Deacon.
Who does William Zappa work with most often?
William Zappa shares the most films with Susie Porter (2 films), Jacqueline McKenzie (2 films) and John Batchelor (2 films).
The Best William Zappa Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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