The Best Aaron Dessner Movies, Ranked
11 credits from 2008 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Mistaken for Strangers (2014) with $253K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Aaron Dessner Movies
The most recent films Aaron Dessner is credited on, newest first — starting with The National - Live at Bearsville Theater (2023). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Aaron Dessner Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Aaron Dessner films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Aaron Dessner movie?
Mistaken for Strangers (2014) made the most at the box office, with $253K worldwide. Together, Aaron Dessner's films with box office figures have made $253K.
What is the best Aaron Dessner comedy movie?
Mistaken for Strangers (2014) is the best-rated of Aaron Dessner's comedy films.
What is the newest Aaron Dessner movie?
The newest film on Aaron Dessner's filmography is FireAid Benefit Concert (2025), with Aaron Dessner as Self.
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