Bob Rafelson
| Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $133,732,642 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,016) |
| Best-known technical roles: Brubaker (Director), Black Widow (Director), Five Easy Pieces (Director), Five Easy Pieces (Story Creator), Five Easy Pieces (Producer) |
| Best-known acting roles: David's neighbor (Always) |
| Born: February 21, 1933 |
| Died: July 23, 2022 |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an Actor | (Unclassified) | 1 | $146,499 | $0 | $146,499 |
| In Technical Roles | Director | 8 | $101,732,502 | $32,000,140 | $133,732,642 |
| Producer | 1 | $18,099,091 | $140 | $18,099,231 | |
| Story Creator | 1 | $18,099,091 | $140 | $18,099,231 | |
| Screenwriter | 1 | $4,011,793 | $0 | $4,011,793 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
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All Acting Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1985 | Always | David's neighbor | $146,499 | $146,499 | |
| Averages | $146,499 | n/a | $146,499 | ||
| Totals | 1 | $146,499 | n/a | $146,499 | |
Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 68,301-68,400) | 68,333 | $146,499 |
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 71,501-71,600) | 71,548 | $146,499 |
| Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 74,201-74,300) | 74,270 | $146,499 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 77,801-77,900) | 77,837 | $146,499 |
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | No Good Deed | Director | $129,042 | $129,042 | |
| Feb 21, 1997 | Blood and Wine | Director | $1,083,350 | $1,083,350 | |
| Jul 17, 1992 | Man Trouble | Director | $3,882,058 | $3,882,058 | |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Director Screenwriter |
$4,011,793 | $4,011,793 | |
| Feb 6, 1987 | Black Widow | Director | $25,205,460 | $25,205,460 | |
| Mar 20, 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Director | $12,200,000 | $32,000,000 | $44,200,000 |
| Jun 20, 1980 | Brubaker | Director | $37,121,708 | $37,121,708 | |
| Sep 12, 1970 | Five Easy Pieces | Director Story by Producer |
$18,099,091 | $140 | $18,099,231 |
| Averages | $12,716,563 | $16,000,070 | $16,716,580 | ||
| Totals | 8 | $101,732,502 | $32,000,140 | $133,732,642 | |
Director Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | No Good Deed | $129,042 | 402 | $129,042 | $129,042 | 100.0% |
| Feb 21, 1997 | Blood and Wine | $420,993 | 166 | $1,083,350 | $1,083,350 | 100.0% |
| Jul 17, 1992 | Man Trouble | $3,882,058 | $3,882,058 | 100.0% | ||
| Feb 23, 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | 77 | $4,011,793 | $4,011,793 | 100.0% | |
| Feb 6, 1987 | Black Widow | $3,426,831 | 745 | $25,205,460 | $25,205,460 | 100.0% |
| Mar 20, 1981 | The Postman Always Rin… | $12,200,000 | $44,200,000 | 27.6% | ||
| Jun 20, 1980 | Brubaker | $2,748,079 | 594 | $37,121,708 | $37,121,708 | 100.0% |
| Sep 12, 1970 | Five Easy Pieces | $18,099,091 | $18,099,231 | 100.0% | ||
| Averages | $1,681,236 | 397 | $12,716,563 | $16,716,580 | 91.0% | |
| Totals | 8 | $101,732,502 | $133,732,642 | |||
Producer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1970 | Five Easy Pieces | $18,099,091 | $18,099,231 | 100.0% | ||
| Averages | n/a | n/a | $18,099,091 | $18,099,231 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | $18,099,091 | $18,099,231 | |||
Writer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | 77 | $4,011,793 | $4,011,793 | 100.0% | |
| Sep 12, 1970 | Five Easy Pieces | $18,099,091 | $18,099,231 | 100.0% | ||
| Averages | n/a | 77 | $11,055,442 | $11,055,512 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 2 | $22,110,884 | $22,111,024 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 738 | $101,732,502 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,852 | $18,099,091 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,076 | $4,011,793 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,010 | $18,099,091 |
| Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,643 | $32,000,140 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 11,201-11,300) | 11,286 | $140 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,569 | $140 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,016 | $133,732,642 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,933 | $18,099,231 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,784 | $4,011,793 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,393 | $18,099,231 |