Benh Zeitlin: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 4
- on screen
- 2005–2020
- box office
- $21.3M
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 73
Benh Zeitlin's Career in Numbers
Benh Zeitlin's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Benh Zeitlin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Egg (2005) to Wendy (2020), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Benh Zeitlin Movies by Decade
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Benh Zeitlin's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Benh Zeitlin Movies by Genre
- Drama 2
- Adventure 1
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Benh Zeitlin has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of adventure (1).
Benh Zeitlin Career Milestones
- First film
- Egg 2005
- Biggest box office hit
- Beasts of the Southern Wild $21.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Wendy Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- Wendy 2020
Benh Zeitlin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Benh Zeitlin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Benh Zeitlin: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2013 to 2013. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 85th Academy Awards
- Benh Zeitlin: Nominated Best Director Beasts of the Southern Wild
- 66th British Academy Film Awards
- Benh Zeitlin: Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay Beasts of the Southern Wild
- 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Benh Zeitlin: Nominated Best Director Beasts of the Southern Wild
Benh Zeitlin: Questions & Answers
How many movies Benh Zeitlin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Benh Zeitlin been in?
Benh Zeitlin is credited on 4 films, from 2005 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 Benh Zeitlin's highest-grossing movie?
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) is Benh Zeitlin's biggest box office hit, with $21.1M worldwide, ahead of Wendy (2020) ($235K). Across every film with box office figures, Benh Zeitlin's movies have made $21.3M.
Benh Zeitlin's biggest hits What is the best Benh Zeitlin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Benh Zeitlin's best-rated film is Wendy (2020) with a score of 73.
Best Benh Zeitlin movies, ranked Has Benh Zeitlin won an Oscar?
Benh Zeitlin has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Benh Zeitlin has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
What is Benh Zeitlin's newest movie?
The most recent film on Benh Zeitlin's filmography is Wendy (2020), which Benh Zeitlin directed.
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