Melinda Dillon
Melinda Rose Dillon (October 13, 1939 - January 9, 2023) was a twice Oscar nominated American actress. She was best known for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Absence of Malice and the holiday classic A Christmas Story.
42
Total Movies
1
Languages
6.3
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Hellinger's Law
1981
🇺🇸 English
Magnolia
1999
🇺🇸 English
Right of Way
1983
🇺🇸 English
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
🇺🇸 English
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
🇺🇸 English
A Christmas Story
1983
🇺🇸 English
Reign Over Me
2007
🇺🇸 English
The Muppet Movie
1979
🇺🇸 English
A Painted House
2003
🇺🇸 English
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
2001
🇺🇸 English
Enigma
1977
🇺🇸 English
Bound for Glory
1976
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hal | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | ⭐ 7.219 | - | Netflix |
| 2005 | Adam & Steve | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Dekkoo |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | A Painted House | ⭐ 7.091 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Cowboy Up | ⭐ 5.977 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Magnolia | ⭐ 7.73 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | The Effects of Magic | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas | ⭐ 5.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story | ⭐ 5.357 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | ⭐ 6.396 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | ⭐ 7.372 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge | ⭐ 6.727 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Sioux City | ⭐ 4.955 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | State of Emergency | ⭐ 5.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Confessions: Two Faces of Evil | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Judgment Day: The John List Story | ⭐ 5.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides | ⭐ 6.612 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Captain America | ⭐ 4.507 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Spontaneous Combustion | ⭐ 4.721 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Staying Together | ⭐ 5.231 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Nightbreaker | ⭐ 6.688 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Shattered Innocence | ⭐ 6.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Shattered Spirits | ⭐ 5.625 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Songwriter | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Right of Way | ⭐ 7.542 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | A Christmas Story | ⭐ 7.233 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Hellinger's Law | ⭐ 8.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Fallen Angel | ⭐ 6.472 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | The Shadow Box | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Marriage Is Alive and Well | ⭐ 4.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. | ⭐ 6.54 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | ⭐ 7.35 | - | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel |
| 1977 | Enigma | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Slap Shot | ⭐ 6.778 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | ⭐ 6.929 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The April Fools | ⭐ 5.936 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1959 | The Cry of Jazz | ⭐ 6.143 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Melinda Dillon Career & Box Office Summary
Melinda Dillon is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 42 movies across 1 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.3/10, Melinda Dillon has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 3 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 Melinda Dillon'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.