Asif Kapadia: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 16
- as director
- 15
- on screen
- 1994–2024
- box office
- $52M
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 60
- Born
- January 1, 1972 (age 54)
- Birthplace
- London Borough of Hackney, England
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Filmmaker
- Years active
- 1997-present
- Spouses
- Victoria Harwood
The Best Asif Kapadia Movies
The films of Asif Kapadia that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Amy (2015) leads with $23.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
-
Worldwide box office: $23.7M Amy 2015 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $12M The Return 2006 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $10.2M Senna 2011 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $3.09M The Warrior 2005 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $2.8M Diego Maradona 2019 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $92.8K Far North 2007 · Romance
Asif Kapadia's Career in Numbers
Asif Kapadia's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Asif Kapadia works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Indian Tales (1994) to Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Asif Kapadia Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were Asif Kapadia's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Asif Kapadia Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Documentary 4
- Biography 3
- Animation 1
- Romance 1
- Adventure 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Asif Kapadia has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of documentary (4).
Asif Kapadia Career Milestones
- First film
- Indian Tales 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- Amy $23.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Diego Maradona Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Federer: Twelve Final Days 2024
Asif Kapadia Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Asif Kapadia is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 15 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Asif Kapadia
15- 2024
2073 Documentary Worldwide box office: $59K Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2024
Federer: Twelve Final Days Documentary Worldwide box office: $635 Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2021
Laika Animation - 2021
The Me You Can’t See Documentary - 2019 Diego Maradona Biography Worldwide box office: $2.8M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2016
Ali and Nino Drama Worldwide box office: $50.7K - 2016
The Tale of Thomas Burberry Drama - 2015 Amy Biography Worldwide box office: $23.7M
- 2012
The Odyssey Documentary - 2011 Senna Biography Worldwide box office: $10.2M
- 2007 Far North Romance Worldwide box office: $92.8K
- 2006 The Return Drama Worldwide box office: $12M
- 2005 The Warrior Adventure Worldwide box office: $3.09M
- 1997
The Sheep Thief Drama - 1994
Indian Tales Drama
Asif Kapadia Movies as an Actor
1
Asif Kapadia: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 4 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2003 to 2016. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
-
BAFTA 2 wins from 3 nominations -
DGA Awards 1 nomination
- 68th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Asif Kapadia: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Documentaries Amy
- 56th British Academy Film Awards
- Asif Kapadia: Win Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer The Warrior
Who Is Asif Kapadia?
Asif Kapadia was born in London Borough of Hackney, England in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Asif Kapadia, best known for his trilogy of narratively driven, archive-constructed documentaries Senna, Amy, and Diego Maradona, was born in 1972 in North London into an Indian Muslim British family. Early in life, his unique perspective as a Londoner with Indian family heritage helped him stand out in film-making. Kapadia started his career with The Warrior, shot in the Himalayas and the deserts of Rajasthan, which won him significant recognition and awards. His work on Amy, based on singer Amy Winehouse, saw the world premiere at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. It went on to become the highest-grossing British Documentary of all time at the UK box office. His documentary film Senna, based on Ayrton Senna, earned numerous awards including the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. In 2019, Kapadia released Diego Maradona, which expounded upon Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. His perspective as a filmmaker and commitment to showcasing unique and compelling stories have earned him critical acclaim and recognition in the industry.
In addition to his film work, Kapadia has also immersed himself in the realm of docuseries with his 2021 venture: 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. With his films regularly earning top ratings, Kapadia continually establishes himself as an influencer within the documentary sector. Despite some controversy in his political views in 2024, which resulted in him being removed as a patron of The Grierson Trust, Kapadia remains an integral figure in the realm of documentary filmmaking. His ability to portray stories from uncommon angles and his dedication to showcasing these narratives in a compelling way portrays his commitment and passion towards his craft.
Asif Kapadia: Questions & Answers
How many movies Asif Kapadia has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Asif Kapadia been in?
Asif Kapadia is credited on 16 films, from 1994 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 15 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 Asif Kapadia's highest-grossing movie?
Amy (2015) is Asif Kapadia's biggest box office hit, with $23.7M worldwide, ahead of The Return (2006) ($12M). Across every film with box office figures, Asif Kapadia's movies have made $52M.
Asif Kapadia's biggest hits What is the best Asif Kapadia movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Asif Kapadia's best-rated film is Diego Maradona (2019) with a score of 80, followed by Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024) (56).
Best Asif Kapadia movies, ranked Has Asif Kapadia won an Oscar?
Asif Kapadia has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Asif Kapadia has 2 wins from 4 nominations.
How old is Asif Kapadia?
Asif Kapadia is 54 years old, born on January 1, 1972 in London Borough of Hackney, England.
What is Asif Kapadia's newest movie?
The most recent film on Asif Kapadia's filmography is 2073 (2024), which Asif Kapadia directed.
The Best Asif Kapadia Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
