Benoît Magimel: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 59
- on screen
- 1988–2024
- box office
- $147M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 71
- Born
- May 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Full name
- Benoît Magimelper
- Citizenship
- French
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1988-present
- Spouses
- Margot Pelletier
- Children
- 2
The Best Benoît Magimel Movies
The highest-rated films Benoît Magimel is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Revoir Paris (2023) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 89 Revoir Paris 2023 · Thomas -
Movie Echo Score: Score 85 An Easy Girl 2019 · Philippe -
Movie Echo Score: Score 83 The Taste of Things 2023 · Dodin Bouffant -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Incredible But True 2022 · Gérard -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 An Easy Girl 2020 · Philippe -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Pacifiction 2023 · De Roller
Benoît Magimel's Career in Numbers
Benoît Magimel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Benoît Magimel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988) to No Chains, No Masters (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Benoît Magimel Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 18
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 14
The 2000s were Benoît Magimel's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Benoît Magimel Movies by Genre
- Drama 31
- Comedy 8
- Crime 4
- Thriller 4
- History 3
- Action 3
- Fantasy 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Family 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Benoît Magimel has worked in most, with 31 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Benoît Magimel Career Milestones
- First film
- Life Is a Long Quiet River 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse $40.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Revoir Paris Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- No Chains, No Masters 2024
Benoît Magimel Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Benoît Magimel is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Saint-Exupéry as Directeur de l'Aéropostale (voix) · History Worldwide box office: $1.93M - 2024
No Chains, No Masters as Eugène Larcenet · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.11M - 2023 The Taste of Things as Dodin Bouffant · Drama Worldwide box office: $10.5M Movie Echo Score: 83
- 2023
Lola as Philippe · Drama Worldwide box office: $206K Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2023 Revoir Paris as Thomas · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.67M Movie Echo Score: 89
- 2023 Pacifiction as De Roller · Drama Worldwide box office: $417K Movie Echo Score: 67
- 2022 Incredible But True as Gérard · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.33M Movie Echo Score: 76
- 2022
Peaceful as Benjamin Boltanski · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.22M Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2022
Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde as Jonas Anatoli · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.05M - 2022
Filmoteca de Catalunya 10 anys al Raval - 2021
Dune Dreams as Simon · Fantasy - 2020
Lovers as Léo Redler · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.89M - 2020
Lovers as Léo Redler · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.89M - 2020 An Easy Girl as Philippe · Drama Worldwide box office: $645K Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2019
Lola and the Sea as Philippe · Drama - 2019 An Easy Girl as Philippe · Drama Worldwide box office: $645K Movie Echo Score: 85
- 2018
Memoir of War as Pierre Rabier · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.98M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2017
Carbone as Antoine Roca · Crime Worldwide box office: $5.73M - 2017
Money as Vincent · Thriller Worldwide box office: $3.04K - 2016
150 Milligrams as Dr Antoine Le Bihan, professor · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.92M - 2016
Standing Tall Drama Worldwide box office: $4.32M - 2016
Fast Convoy as Alex · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.1M - 2015
Cafard as Jean Mordant (voice) · Drama Worldwide box office: $20.8K - 2012
Special Forces Action Worldwide box office: $3.42M - 2012
Little White Lies Drama Worldwide box office: $457K - 2011
Headwinds as Paul Anderen · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.96M - 2010
Mon pote as Bruno Duchêne, former robber and car fan · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.1M - 2010
Traceless as Étienne Meunier · Crime Worldwide box office: $505K - 2008
Resolution 819 as Jacques Calvez · History - 2008
Possibility of an Island as Daniel · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $177K - 2008
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow as Alex Fayard · Thriller Worldwide box office: $676K - 2008
The Girl Cut in Two Drama Worldwide box office: $8.49M - 2008
2 Alone in Paris as Le commissaire · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.29M - 2007
24 Bars as Didier · Drama - 2007
Intimate Enemies as Terrien · History Worldwide box office: $3.91M - 2007
Crime Insiders as Frank · Thriller - 2006
Fair Play as Jean-Claude · Drama Worldwide box office: $598K - 2006
Charlie Says as Pierre · Drama - 2005
Sky Fighters as Capitaine Antoine "Walk'n" Marchelli · Action Worldwide box office: $10.7M - 2005
Trouble as Matyas / Thomas · Thriller - 2004
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse as Capitaine Reda · Action Worldwide box office: $40.2M - 2003
The Flower of Evil Drama Worldwide box office: $7.59M - 2003
Errance as Jacques · Drama Worldwide box office: $33.6K - 2003
Strange Gardens as Emile Bailleul · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.79M - 2000
The King Is Dancing as Louis XIV · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.2K - 2000
To Mathieu as Matthieu · Drama - 1999
The Children of the Century as Alfred de Musset · Drama - 1998
Already Dead as David · Crime - 1996
Thieves Drama Worldwide box office: $1.02M - 1995
A Single Girl as Rémi · Drama Worldwide box office: $230K - 1995
La Haine as Benoît · Drama - 1994
L’incruste as Pierre · Family - 1994
Le Chambon as René · War - 1994
Putain de porte Comedy - 1993
The Stolen Diary as Maurice · Romance - 1992
Sweetheart as Thomas · Crime - 1989
Dad Is Gone, Mom Also as Jérôme · Comedy - 1989
Dad Is Gone, Mom Also as Jérôme · Comedy - 1988
Life Is a Long Quiet River as Momo Groseille · Comedy
Benoît Magimel: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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15th Gaudí Awards- Benoît Magimel: Nominated Best Actor Pacifiction
Who Is Benoît Magimel?
Benoît Magimel was born in Paris, France in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Benoît Magimel (French pronunciation: [bənwa maʒimɛl]; born 11 May 1974) is a distinguished French actor. Magimel tasted fame at the tender age of 14 when he landed his debut film role. Determined to follow his showbiz dream, Magimel quit school at 16 to focus on acting. Throughout his career, he has shown an immense range, playing a wide variety of roles in French cinema. His unparalleled acting prowess led him to win the coveted Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Michael Haneke's The Piano Teacher in 2001. Besides this, he has given remarkable performances in Claude Chabrol's La Demoiselle d'honneur. His acting journey did not stop there. Magimel has won two consecutive César Awards for Best Actor for playing an acting teacher diagnosed with late-stage cancer in Peaceful (2021) and the High Commissioner of French Polynesia De Roller in Pacifiction (2022). His contributions to art and culture were acknowledged both in 2006 and 2013 when he was named Chevalier and later promoted to Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres respectively. Magimel was born in Paris, and his work spans multiple decades, making him an undeniable pillar of the French cinema industry.
Who Benoît Magimel Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Benoît Magimel shares the most films with. Grégoire Colin comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Emmanuelle Bercot (3).
Benoît Magimel: Questions & Answers
How many movies Benoît Magimel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Benoît Magimel been in?
Benoît Magimel is credited on 59 films, from 1988 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Benoît Magimel's highest-grossing movie?
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) is Benoît Magimel's biggest box office hit, with $40.2M worldwide, ahead of Sky Fighters (2005) ($10.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Benoît Magimel's movies have made $147M.
Benoît Magimel's biggest hits What is the best Benoît Magimel movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Benoît Magimel's best-rated film is Revoir Paris (2023) with a score of 89, followed by An Easy Girl (2019) (85).
Best Benoît Magimel movies, ranked Has Benoît Magimel won an Oscar?
Benoît Magimel has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Benoît Magimel has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Benoît Magimel?
Benoît Magimel is 52 years old, born on May 11, 1974 in Paris, France.
What is Benoît Magimel's newest movie?
The most recent film on Benoît Magimel's filmography is Saint-Exupéry (2024), in the role of Directeur de l'Aéropostale (voix).
Who does Benoît Magimel work with most often?
Benoît Magimel shares the most films with Grégoire Colin (3 films), Emmanuelle Bercot (3 films) and Catherine Deneuve (3 films).
The Best Benoît Magimel Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.
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