John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen (December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1977 for Rocky. Other films he directed include Joe, Save the Tiger, Fore Play, The Formula, Neighbors, For Keeps...
47
Total Movies
2
Languages
6.6
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
John G. Avildsen Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
2002
🇺🇸 English
The Stoolie
1972
🇺🇸 English
A Fine and Private Place
🇺🇸 English
Sports on the Silver Screen
1997
🇺🇸 English
The Troma System
1993
🇺🇸 English
Rocky
1976
🇺🇸 English
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
2017
🇺🇸 English
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
🇺🇸 English
The Way of The Karate Kid
2005
🇺🇸 English
The Power of One
1992
🇺🇸 English
Lean On Me
1989
🇺🇸 English
The Karate Kid
1984
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie | ⭐ 7.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Frank Serpico | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | American Satan | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | The Real Miyagi | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films | ⭐ 7.206 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Tribute To James Crabe | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Make Your Own Damn Movie! | ⭐ 4.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | The Way of The Karate Kid | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Inferno | ⭐ 6.152 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Sports on the Silver Screen | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | 8 Seconds | ⭐ 7.15 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | The Troma System | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | The Power of One | ⭐ 7.475 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1990 | Rocky V | ⭐ 5.778 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Rocky Special: Burning Youth | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | ⭐ 5.926 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Lean On Me | ⭐ 7.27 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | For Keeps | ⭐ 6.52 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Happy New Year | ⭐ 5.773 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | ⭐ 6.339 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | ⭐ 7.22 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | A Night in Heaven | ⭐ 4.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Traveling Hopefully | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Neighbors | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | The Formula | ⭐ 5.602 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Slow Dancing In The Big City | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Rocky | ⭐ 7.798 | - | MGM Plus Amazon Channel |
| 1975 | W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings | ⭐ 5.962 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | Fore Play | ⭐ 3.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Save the Tiger | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | The Stoolie | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Okay Bill | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Cry Uncle! | ⭐ 4.472 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Guess What We Learned in School Today? | ⭐ 4.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Joe | ⭐ 6.422 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | A Fine and Private Place | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Turn On to Love | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Out of It | ⭐ 4.286 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Hurry Sundown | ⭐ 6.397 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | Mickey One | ⭐ 5.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | Smiles | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1963 | Greenwich Village Story | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
John G. Avildsen Career & Box Office Summary
John G. Avildsen is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 47 movies across 2 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.6/10, John G. Avildsen has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 2 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on John G. Avildsen's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.