Barbara Kopple: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 16
- on screen
- 1976–2020
- box office
- $1.22M
- average score
- 76
- Born
- July 30, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- New York City, US
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director
- Years active
- 1972-present
The Best Barbara Kopple Movies
The films of Barbara Kopple that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Wild Man Blues (1997) leads with $534K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Barbara Kopple's Career in Numbers
Barbara Kopple's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Barbara Kopple works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) to Desert One (2020), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Barbara Kopple Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were Barbara Kopple's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Barbara Kopple Movies by Genre
- Documentary 9
- Music 3
- History 1
- Biography 1
- Drama 1
Documentary is the genre Barbara Kopple has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of music (3).
Barbara Kopple Career Milestones
- First film
- Harlan County U.S.A. 1976
- Biggest box office hit
- Wild Man Blues $534K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Desert One Movie Echo Score 76
- Newest film
- Desert One 2020
Barbara Kopple Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Barbara Kopple is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Barbara Kopple
15- 2020
Desert One History Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2018
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black Documentary - 2017
A Murder in Mansfield Documentary - 2017
This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous Documentary - 2016
Miss Sharon Jones! Music Worldwide box office: $121K - 2013
Running from Crazy Documentary Worldwide box office: $33.3K - 2010
The House of Steinbrenner Documentary - 2006
Shut Up & Sing Biography Worldwide box office: $159K - 2006
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing Music - 2005
Harlan County U.S.A. (re-release) Documentary - 2005
Havoc Drama Worldwide box office: $371K - 1997
Wild Man Blues Music Worldwide box office: $534K - 1993
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson Documentary - 1993
Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy Documentary - 1976
Harlan County U.S.A. Documentary
Barbara Kopple in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Barbara Kopple?
Barbara Kopple was born in New York City, US in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Barbara Kopple (born July 30, 1946) is an esteemed American film director primarily known for her work in documentaries. She is accredited with catalyzing a renaissance of cinema vérité, modernizing this historic French style for an American audience. Kopple's films have garnered critical acclaim and she has won two Academy Awards for Harlan County, USA (1977) and American Dream (1991), making her the first woman to win two Oscars in the Best Documentary category. Additionally, she has directed various TV drama series and won a Directors Guild of America award for her work on the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street. For her rich contributions to television and film, Kopple received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2023. Born in New York City, Kopple's academic journey led her to study political science and clinical psychology at Northeastern University. Her interest in film sparked when she created a film for a clinical psychology course, rather than crafting a term paper. Moreover, her political involvement dates back to her college days when she took part in anti-war protests against the Vietnam War.
Who Barbara Kopple Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Barbara Kopple shares the most films with. Cecilia Peck comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Martie Maguire (2).
Barbara Kopple: Questions & Answers
How many movies Barbara Kopple has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Barbara Kopple been in?
Barbara Kopple is credited on 16 films, from 1976 to 2020. 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 Barbara Kopple's highest-grossing movie?
Wild Man Blues (1997) is Barbara Kopple's biggest box office hit, with $534K worldwide, ahead of Havoc (2005) ($371K). Across every film with box office figures, Barbara Kopple's movies have made $1.22M.
Barbara Kopple's biggest hits What is the best Barbara Kopple movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Barbara Kopple's best-rated film is Desert One (2020) with a score of 76.
Best Barbara Kopple movies, ranked How old is Barbara Kopple?
Barbara Kopple is 80 years old, born on July 30, 1946 in New York City, US.
What is Barbara Kopple's newest movie?
The most recent film on Barbara Kopple's filmography is Desert One (2020), which Barbara Kopple directed.
Who does Barbara Kopple work with most often?
Barbara Kopple shares the most films with Cecilia Peck (3 films), Martie Maguire (2 films) and Natalie Maines (2 films).
The Best Barbara Kopple Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.
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