Directing
William Dear
- Titles
- 33movies5TV shows
- Career
Active from 1973 to 2016, busiest in 1991 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 32titles as director
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
Dinosaurs86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wholesome5.6average 3.3
- Wonder5.1average 3.4
- Nostalgia5.1average 3.6
- Coming of Age4.2average 2.9
- Situational Comedy3.8average 2.7
- Family Dynamics5.7average 4.7
- Physical Comedy3.3average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.9, average 5.6
- Melancholy3.5, average 4.7
- Crime2.6, average 3.7
- Dark Humor1.8, average 2.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
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, Elephant Parts, Television Parts Home Companion, +1 more- BBryan GreenbergCinematographerThe Perfect Game, Simon Says, Wild America, Elephant Parts
- CChris ConleeEditorThe Sandlot: Heading Home, The Perfect Game, Simon Says, Mr. Troop Mom
- BBill MartinWriterHarry and the Hendersons, Elephant Parts, An Evening with Sir William Martin
April TelekActorMr. Troop Mom, Midnight Stallion
Christopher LloydActorAngels in the Outfield, Amazing Stories
Paul JarrettActorSchool of Life, The Foursome
Danny GloverActorAngels in the Outfield, Wild America
Leila JohnsonActorSchool of Life, The Foursome
Ed LauterActorThe Rocketeer, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Garry ShandlingActorDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce, Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Tracey WalterActorTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Wild America
Movies and TV shows
72000s
1 title · average score 37
37
Simon Says (2007)
Director, Writer
1990s
1 title · average score 63
1980s
4 titles · average score 62
60
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
as Sighting Man
50
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
as 3rd Technician
77
Elephant Parts (1981)
Writer, Director
An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981)
Director, Writer
1970s
1 title · average score 58
58
The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
Director, Screenplay