Donald Petrie

Directing

Freshness: Jan 21, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Donald Petrie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Donald Petrie's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Donald Petrie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fort Apache, the Bronx, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

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

★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

★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

★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

★5.0

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

Haywire

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Donald Petrie.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".