The Best Ava DuVernay Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 2009 to 2023, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Origin (2023) comes out on top with a score of 80. The biggest box office hit is A Wrinkle in Time (2018) with $133M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Ava DuVernay Box Office Hits
Ava DuVernay's films have made $206M worldwide in total. A Wrinkle in Time (2018) is the biggest hit at $133M, ahead of Selma (2014) ($67.8M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Ava DuVernay Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Ava DuVernay has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 6 films, and Origin (2023) is the pick of them.
The Latest Ava DuVernay Movies
The most recent films Ava DuVernay is credited on, newest first — starting with Origin (2023). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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DMZ 2022 · Director -
Colin in Black and White 2021 · Director -
When They See Us 2019 · Director -
A Wrinkle in Time 2018 · Director -
Family Feud 2018 · Director -
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People 2017 · Director -
13th 2016 · Director -
Selma 2014 · Director -
Say Yes 2013 · Director -
Venus VS. 2013 · Director -
Middle of Nowhere 2012 · Director
The Best Ava DuVernay Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ava DuVernay films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the best Ava DuVernay movie?
Origin (2023) is the best-rated Ava DuVernay film, with a Movie Echo Score of 80, ahead of A Wrinkle in Time (2018) (48). The Movie Echo Score blends critic reviews, audience ratings and how well a film has lasted.
Origin: cast, ratings & box office What is the highest-grossing Ava DuVernay movie?
A Wrinkle in Time (2018) made the most at the box office, with $133M worldwide, followed by Selma (2014) with $67.8M. Together, Ava DuVernay's films with box office figures have made $206M.
Which Ava DuVernay movie won the most awards?
Selma (2014) is the most decorated Ava DuVernay film, with 2 wins from 12 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Ava DuVernay drama movie?
Origin (2023) is the best-rated of Ava DuVernay's drama films, with a score of 80. In other genres: A Wrinkle in Time (adventure), 13th (crime) and Selma (biography).
What is the newest Ava DuVernay movie?
The newest film on Ava DuVernay's filmography is Origin (2023), directed by Ava DuVernay.
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