Directing
William Dear
- Titles
- 32movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1973 to 2016, busiest in 1991 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 30titles as director
- Average score
58/100
- Highest rated
Dinosaurs76/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 25 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wholesome5.7average 3.3
- Wonder5.2average 3.4
- Coming of Age4.4average 2.9
- Nostalgia5.0average 3.6
- Family Dynamics5.9average 4.7
- Situational Comedy3.6average 2.7
- Physical Comedy3.2average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Social Commentary3.7, average 4.9
- Dark Humor1.7, average 2.9
- Melancholy3.6, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Coming-of-Age 7
- Family-Friendly 3
- Wholesome Entertainment 3
- Character-Driven 3
- Inspirational 3
- Underdog Story 3
- Lighthearted Entertainment 2
- 1980s Nostalgia 2
- 80s Nostalgia 2
- Gentle Humor 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
- Heartwarming 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Michael NesmithActorTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce, The Northville Cemetery Massacre, Television Parts Home Companion, Elephant Parts- BBryan GreenbergCinematographerThe Perfect Game, Wild America, Simon Says, Elephant Parts
- CChris ConleeEditorThe Perfect Game, The Sandlot: Heading Home, Simon Says, Mr. Troop Mom
Garry ShandlingActorDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce, Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Tracey WalterActorWild America, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Leila JohnsonActorSchool of Life, The Foursome
Paul JarrettActorSchool of Life, The Foursome
Danny GloverActorAngels in the Outfield, Wild America
Christopher LloydActorAngels in the Outfield, Amazing Stories
April TelekActorMr. Troop Mom, Midnight Stallion
Ed LauterActorThe Rocketeer, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Steven SpielbergDirectorAmazing Stories, Amazing Stories
Movies and TV shows
332010s
4 titles · average score 56
Razor (2016)
as Bill
51
Midnight Stallion (2013)
Director, Co-Executive Producer
62
A Mile in His Shoes (2011)
Director
Politics of Love (2011)
Director
2000s
8 titles · average score 54
69
The Perfect Game (2009)
Director
49
Mr. Troop Mom (2009)
Director
51
Free Style (2008)
Director
46
Simon Says (2007)
Director, Writer
44
The Foursome (2006)
Director
64
School of Life (2005)
as Space Man
54
Santa Who? (2000)
as Sparky (as Bill Dear)
1990s
8 titles · average score 57
56
Balloon Farm (1999)
Director
62
Wild America (1997)
Director
60
Angels in the Outfield (1994)
as Toronto Manager
59
If Looks Could Kill (1991)
Director
Hollywood Dog (1990)
Director
64
Darkman (1990)
as Limo Driver
1980s
9 titles · average score 63
61
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
as Sighting Man
68
Amazing Stories (1986)
Director
62
Amazing Stories (1985)
TV show · as David
53
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
as 3rd Technician
70
Elephant Parts (1981)
Writer, Director
1970s
4 titles · average score 67
69
Hardcore (1979)
Second Unit Director of Photography
74
Blue Collar (1978)
Additional Camera
58
The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
Director, Screenplay
Nymph (1973)
Director