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HBO Films Movies: Every Film, Box Office & Ratings

HBO Films has made 85 films from 1984 to 2025, earning $22.1M at the worldwide box office. Its biggest hits are Elephant (2003), American Splendor (2003) and Reality (2023). Its most frequent directors are Mike Nichols, Mick Jackson, John Frankenheimer and others, with 2 films each. Most of its films are drama films (57 of 85).

films
85
worldwide box office
$22.1M
average score of 8 rated films
73
years active
1984–2025
All 85 films
Main genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Film languages
English (82), Unknown language (1), Indonesian (1)
Busiest decade
The 1990s, 29 films
Frequent directors
Mike Nichols, Mick Jackson, John Frankenheimer
Oscars
0 wins from 1 nomination
After the credits
1 film has a scene after the credits
Box office

What Are HBO Films' Biggest Box Office Hits?

The films from HBO Films that earned the most worldwide. Elephant (2003) leads with $10M, 45% of everything the studio's films have earned.

Sorted by box office
  1. 1 Elephant (2003) movie poster Elephant 2003 · Drama $10M
  2. 2 American Splendor (2003) movie poster American Splendor 2003 · Biography $7.99M
  3. 3 Reality (2023) movie poster Reality 2023 · Drama $1.42M
  4. 4 My House in Umbria (2003) movie poster My House in Umbria 2003 · Drama $1.32M
  5. 5 Sugar (2009) movie poster Sugar 2009 · Drama $1.14M
  6. 6 Protocols of Zion (2005) movie poster Protocols of Zion 2005 · Documentary $179K
  7. 7 Journeys with George (2003) movie poster Journeys with George 2003 · Documentary $3.59K
  8. 8 Sister Helen (2003) movie poster Sister Helen 2003 · Documentary $3.54K
Best rated

What Are the Best-Rated HBO Films Movies?

By Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Buzz (2019) scores highest at 87; the studio's 8 rated films average 73.

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Latest

What Are the Latest HBO Films Movies?

The studio's most recent releases, newest first, starting with Mountainhead (2025).

In numbers

What Kind of Movies Does HBO Films Make?

The studio's films by genre, decade and language. Most of its films are drama films (57 of 85). The 1990s were its busiest decade, with 29 films.

Movies from HBO Films by Genre

  1. Drama 57 films
  2. Comedy 13 films
  3. Crime 13 films
  4. Documentary 11 films
  5. Thriller 10 films
  6. History 7 films
  7. Romance 7 films
  8. Action 5 films

Movies from HBO Films by Decade

  1. 8 1980s
  2. 29 1990s
  3. 23 2000s
  4. 21 2010s
  5. 2 2020s

Movies from HBO Films by Language

  • English 82
  • Unknown language 1
  • Indonesian 1
People

Who Works With HBO Films the Most?

The people credited on the most films from HBO Films. Jeffrey Wright appears in 3 of them, and Mike Nichols directed 2.

Directors Who Work With HBO Films

Actors in the Most Movies from HBO Films

Awards

How Have HBO Films Movies Done at the Awards?

Nominations and wins of films from HBO Films at the ceremonies the site follows, including 0 Oscars from 1 nomination.

Filmography

What Movies Has HBO Films Made?

All 85 films, newest first, with the Movie Echo Score and the worldwide box office. Filter by genre or decade, or sort by score, box office or title.

All genres Drama 57Comedy 13Crime 13Documentary 11Thriller 10History 7Romance 7Action 5Mystery 5War 5Western 5Music 4

All 85 Movies from HBO Films

Newest first. Page 1 of 2.
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Which Studios Are Similar to HBO Films?

The studios with the most English drama films. HBO Films has made 56 English drama films, more than any other kind.

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FAQ

HBO Films: Questions and Answers

Films, hits, scores and what comes next, answered from the same data as this page.

How many movies has HBO Films made?

HBO Films has released 85 films, from 1984 to 2025. Its busiest decade was the 1990s, with 29 films.

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What is HBO Films' highest-grossing movie?

Elephant (2003) is HBO Films' biggest box office hit, with $10M worldwide, ahead of American Splendor (2003) ($7.99M).

What is the best-rated HBO Films movie?

Buzz (2019) has the highest Movie Echo Score of any film from HBO Films, 87. The 8 rated films average 73.

Which director has made the most films with HBO Films?

Mike Nichols, Mick Jackson and John Frankenheimer and others have each directed 2 films from HBO Films, the most of anyone.