Roger Donaldson
Roger Donaldson (born 15 November 1945) is an Australian-born New Zealand film producer, director and writer. He is known for directing the films Cocktail, No Way Out, and Species. was a co-founder of the New Zealand Film Commission.
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Roger Donaldson Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Roger Donaldson. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Roger Donaldson films ranked by score.
1
McLaren (2016)
Documentary
Bruce McLaren grew up in a small New Zealand town with a bad hip and a borrowed engine, and somehow turned those modest origins into one of motorsport's most enduring...
Score
7.4
2
The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)
Adventure
Drama
History
Burt Munro spent decades in his Invercargill shed coaxing a 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle toward speeds that defied both physics and common sense. By the time the elderly New Zealander...
Score
7.7
3
Dante’s Peak (1997)
Action
Adventure
Drama
When volcanologist Harry Dalton rolls into the quiet Pacific Northwest town of Dante's Peak, he brings bad news nobody wants to hear. The mountain looming over the community has been...
Score
6.2
4
Species (1995)
Action
Horror
Science Fiction
When a SETI research program decodes an alien transmission carrying genetic blueprints, scientists splice the extraterrestrial sequence into human DNA and create Sil, a being of startling beauty and terrifying...
Score
6.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Roger Donaldson?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Roger Donaldson are McLaren, The World’s Fastest Indian, and Dante’s Peak.
How many movies and TV shows has Roger Donaldson directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Roger Donaldson, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Roger Donaldson worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Roger Donaldson maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.