Robert Altman
Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.
His films “MASH” (1970), “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” (1971) and “Nashville” (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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Robert Altman Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Robert Altman. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Robert Altman films ranked by score.
1
A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
Comedy
Drama
Music
Robert Altman's final film captures the controlled chaos of a beloved radio institution's farewell broadcast. Behind the curtain at a Minneapolis studio, musicians, comedians, and performers navigate their last night...
Score
6.3
2
Gosford Park (2001)
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
A country estate in the English countryside, a weekend shooting party, and a cast of aristocrats, hangers-on, and below-stairs servants who know far more than their employers imagine. Robert Altman's...
Score
6.8
3
Prêt-à-Porter (1994)
Comedy
Robert Altman turns his wide-angle lens on the absurdity of Paris Fashion Week, cramming the frame with feuding designers, scheming journalists, self-important models, and industry power players who can barely...
Score
5.2
4
Short Cuts (1993)
Comedy
Drama
Robert Altman weaves eight interconnected stories from Raymond Carver's fiction into a sprawling portrait of Los Angeles. A waitress hits a young boy with her car, setting off a chain...
Score
7.2
5
The Player (1992)
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Griffin Mill runs a Hollywood studio with the confidence of a man who has never faced consequences. When anonymous death threats arrive, he assumes it's one of the countless writers...
Score
7.2
6
MAS*H (1970)
Comedy
Drama
War
Korea, 1950. Three Army surgeons stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital have decided that the only sane response to constant carnage is complete, gleeful absurdity. Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould,...
Score
7.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Robert Altman?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Robert Altman are A Prairie Home Companion, Gosford Park, and Prêt-à-Porter.
How many movies and TV shows has Robert Altman directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles directed by Robert Altman, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Robert Altman worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Robert Altman maintains a strong average user rating of 6.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.