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Matthew Raymond "Matt" Dillon (born February 18, 1964) is an American actor and film director. He began his acting career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to fame as a teenage idol in the 1980s. Dillon made his feature film debut in Over the Edge (1979) and gained recognition with roles in My Bodyguard (1980), Little Darlings (1980), and The O... more

Matthew Raymond "Matt" Dillon (born February 18, 1964) is an American actor and film director. He began his acting career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to fame as a teenage idol in the 1980s. Dillon made his feature film debut in Over the Edge (1979) and gained recognition with roles in My Bodyguard (1980), Little Darlings (1980), and The Outsiders (1983).

As his career progressed, he took on more diverse roles, starring in critically acclaimed films such as Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Singles (1992), There's Something About Mary (1998), and Crash (2004), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Beyond acting, Dillon made his directorial debut with City of Ghosts (2002) and has continued to work in film and television, including starring in the series Wayward Pines (2015). His career spans decades, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles.

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Crash
(2005)
Drama
In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.
Runtime:
112 min
Director:
Paul Haggis
Cast:
Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Michael Peña, Jennifer Esposito
7.7
74%
66
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There's Something About Mary
(1998)
Comedy, Romance
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
Runtime:
119 min
Director:
Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Cast:
Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans, Chris Elliott
7.1
83%
69
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The Outsiders
(1983)
Crime, Drama
When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.
Runtime:
90 min
Director:
Francis Ford Coppola
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe
7.1
68%
45
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Wild Things
(1998)
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
Runtime:
108 min
Director:
John McNaughton
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards
6.5
63%
52
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Drugstore Cowboy
(1989)
Crime, Drama
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Runtime:
98 min
Director:
Gus Van Sant
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Le Gros, Heather Graham, Grace Zabriskie
7.3
100%
82
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Nothing But the Truth
(2008)
Drama, Thriller
When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Runtime:
108 min
Director:
Rod Lurie
Cast:
Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Vera Farmiga
7.2
N/A
64
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Rumble Fish
(1983)
Action, Crime, Drama
Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug, struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.
Runtime:
94 min
Director:
Francis Ford Coppola
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper, Diana Scarwid
7.2
74%
63
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Going in Style
(2017)
Comedy, Crime
Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
Runtime:
96 min
Director:
Zach Braff
Cast:
Morgan Freeman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin
6.6
90%
50
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To Die For
(1995)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of t...
Runtime:
106 min
Director:
Gus Van Sant
Cast:
Nicole Kidman, Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck
6.8
88%
86
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Beautiful Girls
(1996)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight's Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.
Runtime:
112 min
Director:
Ted Demme
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Matt Dillon, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish, Noah Emmerich
7.1
79%
64
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Takers
(2010)
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings (Idris Elba), John Rahway (Paul Walker), A.J. (Hayden Christensen), and brothers Jake (Michael Ealy) and Jesse Attica (Chris Brown) successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost (Tip T.I. Harris), a former member of...
Runtime:
107 min
Director:
John Luessenhop
Cast:
Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, Michael Ealy, Idris Elba
6.2
28%
45
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Singles
(1992)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Romantic comedy about six of Seattle's young people, most of whom live in the same apartment building and whose lives revolve around the city's ever-expanding music scene. The interrelated stories about each character's progress through the singles scene are intriguing and often very funny, and the soundtrack is a grunge fanatic's drea...
Runtime:
99 min
Director:
Cameron Crowe
Cast:
Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick, Sheila Kelley, Jim True-Frost
6.8
79%
71
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In & Out
(1997)
Comedy
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
Runtime:
90 min
Director:
Frank Oz
Cast:
Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds
6.4
71%
70
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You, Me and Dupree
(2006)
Comedy, Romance
After standing in as best man for his longtime friend Carl Petersen, Randy Dupree loses his job, becomes a barfly and attaches himself to the newlywed couple almost permanently -- as their houseguest. But the longer Dupree camps out on their couch, the closer he gets to Carl's bride, Molly, leaving the frustrated groom wondering when h...
Runtime:
108 min
Director:
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Cast:
Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, Michael Douglas, Seth Rogen
5.6
20%
46
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One Night at McCool's
(2001)
Comedy, Crime
Every man has a different recollection of the beautiful young woman who wreaked havoc on their lives during one heated night.
Runtime:
93 min
Director:
Harald Zwart
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Liv Tyler, Mary Jo Smith, Michael Douglas, Paul Reiser
6.1
33%
46
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The Art of the Steal
(2013)
Comedy, Crime
Crunch Calhoun, a third-rate motorcycle daredevil and part-time art thief, teams up with his snaky brother to steal one of the most valuable books in the world. But it's not just about the book for Crunch — he's keen to rewrite some chapters of his own past as well.
Runtime:
90 min
6.3
N/A
53
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Factotum
(2005)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
Runtime:
94 min
Director:
Bent Hamer
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens, Didier Flamand
6.6
74%
71
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Armored
(2009)
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
Runtime:
88 min
Director:
Nimród Antal
Cast:
Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco, Matt Dillon
5.7
40%
50
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My Bodyguard
(1980)
Comedy, Drama, Family
Clifford Peach, an easygoing teenager, is finding less than easy to fit in at his new high school, where a tough-talking bully terrorizes his classmates and extorts their lunch money. Refusing to pay up, Clifford enlist the aid of an overgrown misfit whose mere presence intimidates students and teachers alike. But their "business relat...
Runtime:
96 min
Director:
Tony Bill
Cast:
Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin, Matt Dillon, Martin Mull, Paul Quandt
7.1
81%
67
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Over the Edge
(1979)
Crime, Drama
With only a recreation center to distract them, most of the teenagers in the drab-planned community of New Granada have turned to drugs and delinquency. Carl (Michael Kramer), the son of a town councilman, is an exception, but he can't seem to help falling in with a charismatic and troubled classmate, Richie (Matt Dillon). Soon after, ...
Runtime:
95 min
Director:
Jonathan Kaplan
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Vincent Spano, Andy Romano, Ellen Geer, Michael Eric Kramer
7.4
83%
67
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Old Dogs
(2009)
Comedy, Family
Charlie and Dan have been best friends and business partners for thirty years; their Manhattan public relations firm is on the verge of a huge business deal with a Japanese company. With two weeks to sew up the contract, Dan gets a surprise: a woman he married on a drunken impulse nearly nine years before (annulled the next day) shows ...
Runtime:
88 min
Director:
Walt Becker
Cast:
Robin Williams, John Travolta, Seth Green, Justin Long, Conner Rayburn
5.3
5%
19
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Madonna: Truth or Dare
(1991)
Documentary, Music
From the rain of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the music perf...
Runtime:
119 min
Director:
Alek Keshishian, Mark Aldo Miceli
Cast:
Donna DeLory, Madonna, Al Pacino, Niki Haris, Kevin Costner
6.4
87%
N/A
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Girl Most Likely
(2012)
Comedy
A failed New York playwright stages a suicide in an attempt to win back her ex, only to wind up in the custody of her gambling-addict mother.
Runtime:
103 min
Director:
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Cast:
Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, Darren Criss, Christopher Fitzgerald
5.8
22%
38
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Employee of the Month
(2004)
Action, Comedy
"Employee of the Month" is about a guy whose day spirals from bad to worse when he gets fired from his dream job at the bank and is dumped by his fiancée Sara. David's best friend Jack tries to convince him it's for the best, but the opposite occurs when bank robberies and millions of dollars become part of his day from hell.
Runtime:
97 min
Director:
Mitch Rouse
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Steve Zahn, Christina Applegate, Andrea Bendewald, Dave Foley
6.1
11%
N/A
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
(2007)
Documentary, Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but ...
Runtime:
123 min
Director:
Julien Temple
Cast:
Bono, Joe Strummer, Steve Buscemi, Terry Chimes, Paul Simonon
7.6
89%
79
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Albino Alligator
(1996)
Crime, Drama, Thriller
While escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're not the people the police are searching for.
Runtime:
97 min
Director:
Kevin Spacey
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner, Viggo Mortensen
6.1
50%
48
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Pawn Shop Chronicles
(2013)
Action, Comedy
The stories of a missing wife, a couple of meth heads and an Elvis impersonator are connected by the items found in a small town's pawn shop.
Runtime:
107 min
Director:
Wayne Kramer
Cast:
Elijah Wood, Norman Reedus, Brendan Fraser, Vincent D'Onofrio, Thomas Jane
5.9
13%
26
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Herbie Fully Loaded
(2005)
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53 - the free-wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own - puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor.
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Angela Robinson
Cast:
Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Matt Dillon, Breckin Meyer, Justin Long
4.8
40%
47
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The Flamingo Kid
(1984)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-s...
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Garry Marshall
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman, Richard Crenna
6.2
84%
67
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Bad Country
(2014)
Action, Crime, Drama
When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter busts contract killer Jesse Weiland, he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South's most powerful crime ring.
Runtime:
95 min
Director:
Chris Brinker
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Amy Smart, Neal McDonough, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger
5.8
N/A
N/A
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Deuces Wild
(2002)
Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
1950s New York City. A bad and bloody gang war is about to erupt on the dysfunctional streets of Brooklyn. The Deuces at war with the vicious Vipers. Scott Kalvert directs this tale of lust, drugs, mayhem and madness during one hot summer on the streets of New York.
Runtime:
96 min
Director:
Scott Kalvert
Cast:
Stephen Dorff, Fairuza Balk, Brad Renfro, Norman Reedus, Max Perlich
5.6
3%
16
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Little Darlings
(1980)
Comedy, Drama
Two 15-year old girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.
Runtime:
96 min
Director:
Ronald F. Maxwell
Cast:
Tatum O'Neal, Kristy McNichol, Armand Assante, Matt Dillon, Cynthia Nixon
6.4
N/A
N/A
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Grace of My Heart
(1996)
Comedy, Drama, Music
An aspiring singer, Denise Waverly/Edna Buxton, sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break, through the pain of rejection from the recording industry and a bad marriage, to her final triumph in realizing her dream to record her own hit al...
Runtime:
116 min
Director:
Allison Anders
Cast:
Illeana Douglas, John Turturro, Eric Stoltz, Matt Dillon, Bridget Fonda
6.7
77%
N/A
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City of Ghosts
(2002)
Thriller
A con man travels to Cambodia (also on the run from law enforcement in the U.S.) to collect his share in an insurance scam, but discovers more than he bargained for
Runtime:
116 min
Director:
Matt Dillon
Cast:
Matt Dillon, James Caan, Natascha McElhone, Gérard Depardieu, Stellan Skarsgård
6.0
47%
57
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The Saint of Fort Washington
(1993)
Drama
Matthew, a young schizophrenic, finds himself out on the street when a slumlord tears down his apartment building. Soon, he finds himself in even more dire straits, when he is threatened by Little Leroy, a thug who is one of the tough denizens of the Fort Washington Shelter for Men. He reaches out to Jerry, a streetwise combat veteran,...
Runtime:
99 min
Director:
Tim Hunter
Cast:
Danny Glover, Matt Dillon, Rick Aviles, Nina Siemaszko, Ving Rhames
7.2
78%
N/A
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Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
(1987)
Documentary, War
Real-life letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines during the Vietnam War to their families and friends back home. Archive footage of the war and news coverage thereof augment the first-person "narrative" by men and women who were in the war, some of whom did not survive it.
Runtime:
83 min
Director:
Bill Couturié
Cast:
Ellen Burstyn, Tom Berenger, J. Kenneth Campbell, Richard Chaves, Josh Cruze
7.9
100%
N/A
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Target
(1985)
Action, Drama, Thriller
A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.
Runtime:
117 min
Director:
Arthur Penn
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Gene Hackman, Gayle Hunnicutt, Randy Moore, Tomas Hnevsa
6.0
71%
N/A
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A Kiss Before Dying
(1991)
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan w...
Runtime:
95 min
Director:
James Dearden
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, Diane Ladd, Adam Horovitz
5.7
31%
N/A
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Mr. Wonderful
(1993)
Comedy, Romance
Electrician Gus gets the chance to fulfil a childhood dream by buying an old bowling-alley with some of his friends, but first he must find his ex-wife a new husband so he can stop paying alimony.
Runtime:
98 min
Director:
Anthony Minghella
Cast:
Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt
5.9
53%
N/A
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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
(2006)
Documentary
In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited success at best, one managed to break through to genuine mainstream popularity - the New York Cosmos. The brainchild of Steve Ross (Major executive at Warner Communications) and the Erteg...
Runtime:
97 min
Director:
Paul Crowder, John Dower
Cast:
Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto, Raphael de la Sierra, Phil Woosnam
7.3
82%
67