Donald Petrie - Actor Profile

Donald Petrie

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
7Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1954
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Donald Petrie

Donald Mark Petrie (born April 2, 1954) is an American film director and actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Donald Petrie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Directing

Donald Petrie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Donald Petrie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Donald Petrie's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Donald Petrie's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Fort Apache, the Bronx, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Donald Petrie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald Petrie's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Fort Apache, the Bronx: From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "For

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981•Crime
★6.5
The Turning Point (1977) movie poster
★6.5

The Turning Point: As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emm

The Turning Point

1977•Drama
★5.4
H.O.T.S. (1979) movie poster
★5.4

H.O.T.S.: Four girls spurned by the popular Sorority on campus decide to start their own and steal all the men on campus away from

H.O.T.S.

1979•Comedy
★5.2
The Hearse (1980) movie poster
★5.2

The Hearse: A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals a

The Hearse

1980•Horror
★5.0
Haywire (1980) movie poster
★5.0

Haywire: Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret S

Haywire

1980•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Donald Petrie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Voyager from the Unknown Orville Wright Flop Similar →
1981 Fort Apache, the Bronx White Rookie Hit Similar →
1980 The Hearse Luke Flop Similar →
1980 Haywire Tom Flop Similar →
1979 H.O.T.S. Doug Flop Similar →
1978 Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery - Flop Similar →
1977 The Turning Point Barney Joe Hit Similar →

Donald Petrie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donald Petrie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Petrie is "Fort Apache, the Bronx" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Donald Petrie acted in?

Donald Petrie has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donald Petrie?

Other notable films include "The Turning Point", "H.O.T.S.", and "The Hearse".

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