William Dear

William Dear

November 30, 1944 · 81 years old

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.

Known For

11 titles
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Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987 · 1h 50m · Movie

The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch but have a hard time trying to keep the legend of 'Bigfoot' a secret.

6.1
2
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994 · 1h 42m · Movie

When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible.

6.2
3
Wild America

Wild America

1997 · 1h 46m · Movie

Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife.

6.4
4
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991 · 1h 28m · Movie

Michael has to take summer class in French, a class trip to France, to graduate high school. He is, however, mistaken for an agent and people try to kill him. There are 007 style cars, cuties, crooks etc.

5.8
5
School of Life

School of Life

2005 · 1h 51m · Movie

A new teacher squares off against his crusty competitor for a teacher of the year award.

6.4
6
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009 · 1h 58m · Movie

Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who became the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.

6.9
7
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982 · 1h 34m · Movie

A maverick motorbike racer wanders into a top-secret time-travel research test site which unintentionally teleports him to the mid-1800s and ends up having to fight violent outlaws for his survival.

5.4
8
Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000 · 1h 32m · Movie

Santa suffers a case of amnesia on the eve of his busiest season.

5.3
9
The Sandlot: Heading Home

The Sandlot: Heading Home

2007 · 1h 36m · Movie

Sucessful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, and has the chance to this time choose friendship over glory.

5.0
10
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993 · 1h 30m · Movie

A team of explorers sets on a voyage to the Earth's core with their ship "Avenger". They recruit a yeti that serves as their guide. Meanwhile, a malevolent entity is attempting to recover the pieces of an Atlantean artifact.

3.2
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Free Style

Free Style

2008 · 1h 34m · Movie

Cale, is determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National racing team without compromising his devotion to his friends and family

3.9