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André Øvredal, director
Director

André Øvredal: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
7
on screen
2011–2026
box office
$171M
nomination
1
average score
66
Born
May 6, 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace
Norway
Citizenship
Norway
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter
Years active
1997-present
Known for

The Best André Øvredal Movies

The highest-rated films André Øvredal is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

André Øvredal's Career in Numbers

André Øvredal's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres André Øvredal works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Trollhunter (2011) to Passenger (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

André Øvredal Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 4
  2. 2020s 3

The 2010s were André Øvredal's busiest decade, with 4 films.

André Øvredal Movies by Genre

  • Horror 2
  • Action 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1

Horror is the genre André Øvredal has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of action (2).

André Øvredal Career Milestones

First film
Trollhunter 2011
Biggest box office hit
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark $105M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Last Voyage of the Demeter Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film
Passenger 2026
7 credits

André Øvredal Filmography: Every Movie

Every film André Øvredal is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

André Øvredal: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is André Øvredal?

André Øvredal was born in Norway in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

André Øvredal, born on May 6, 1973, is a renowned Norwegian film director and screenwriter. His works have significantly influenced the cinematic landscape, primarily in the horror genre. Embarking on his career back in 1997, Øvredal rapidly rose to fame, and his influence in the film industry remains undiminished to date. His most recognisable contributions include the films Trollhunter (2010), The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), and the upcoming thriller The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).

Besides his directorial prowess, Øvredal's screenwriting ability is commendable as well. He penned the pilot episode of the action-horror television series Enormous for 20th Century Fox Television, based on a comic book of the same name. Øvredal's distinct storytelling craft is admired and acknowledged by critics and movie lovers alike. His work often employs imaginative plot lines, intense, spine-chilling sequences, and engaging characters, which have collectively positioned him as an outstanding figure in the film industry.

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André Øvredal: Questions & Answers

How many movies André Øvredal has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has André Øvredal been in?

André Øvredal is credited on 7 films, from 2011 to 2026. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is André Øvredal's highest-grossing movie?

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) is André Øvredal's biggest box office hit, with $105M worldwide, ahead of Passenger (2026) ($31.6M). Across every film with box office figures, André Øvredal's movies have made $171M.

André Øvredal's biggest hits

What is the best André Øvredal movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, André Øvredal's best-rated film is The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) with a score of 70, followed by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) (67).

Best André Øvredal movies, ranked

Has André Øvredal won an Oscar?

André Øvredal has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, André Øvredal has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is André Øvredal?

André Øvredal is 53 years old, born on May 6, 1973 in Norway.

What is André Øvredal's newest movie?

The most recent film on André Øvredal's filmography is Passenger (2026), which André Øvredal directed.

The Best André Øvredal Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.

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