Bob Rafelson
| Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $133,732,502 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #978) |
| Best-known technical roles: Brubaker (Director), Black Widow (Director), Five Easy Pieces (Director), Mountains of the Moon (Director), Mountains of the Moon (Screenwriter) |
| 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 | $32,000,000 | $133,732,502 |
| Screenwriter | 1 | $4,011,793 | $0 | $4,011,793 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 70,601-70,700) | 70,654 | $146,499 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 76,601-76,700) | 76,615 | $146,499 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 717 | $101,732,502 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,928 | $4,011,793 |
| Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,534 | $32,000,000 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) | 978 | $133,732,502 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,232 | $4,011,793 |
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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 67,501-67,600) | 67,509 | $146,499 |
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 70,601-70,700) | 70,654 | $146,499 |
| Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 73,101-73,200) | 73,128 | $146,499 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 76,601-76,700) | 76,615 | $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 | $18,099,091 | $18,099,091 | |
| Averages | $12,716,563 | $32,000,000 | $16,716,563 | ||
| Totals | 8 | $101,732,502 | $32,000,000 | $133,732,502 | |
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 | $18,099,091 | 100.0% | ||
| Averages | $1,681,236 | 397 | $12,716,563 | $16,716,563 | 91.0% | |
| Totals | 8 | $101,732,502 | $133,732,502 | |||
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% | |
| Averages | n/a | 77 | $4,011,793 | $4,011,793 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | $4,011,793 | $4,011,793 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 717 | $101,732,502 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,928 | $4,011,793 |
| Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,534 | $32,000,000 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) | 978 | $133,732,502 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,232 | $4,011,793 |