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Brad Anderson, director
Director

Brad Anderson: Movies & Box Office

films
20
as director
18
on screen
1995–2026
box office
$101M
average score
57
Born
January 1, 1964 (age 62)
Birthplace
United States
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director, Cartoonist, Wrestler, Executive, American football player, Comic colorist and artist
Years active
1990-present
Spouses
N/A
Known for

The Best Brad Anderson Movies

The highest-rated films Brad Anderson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Beirut (2018) scores highest, at 69. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Brad Anderson's Career in Numbers

Brad Anderson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brad Anderson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Frankenstein’s Planet of Monsters! (1995) to Worldbreaker (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Brad Anderson Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 3
  2. 2000s 7
  3. 2010s 5
  4. 2020s 5

The 2000s were Brad Anderson's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Brad Anderson Movies by Genre

  • Mystery 4
  • Drama 4
  • Crime 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Action 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Music 1

Mystery is the genre Brad Anderson has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (4).

Brad Anderson Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Call $68.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
Beirut Movie Echo Score 69
Newest film
Worldbreaker 2026
20 credits

Brad Anderson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Brad Anderson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 18 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Brad Anderson?

Brad Anderson was born in United States in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Brad Anderson is a highly versatile person noteworthy across several sectors such as cartoonist, director, wrestler, executive, motocross rider, American football player, and comic colorist. Born in 1964, Anderson has primarily made his mark in the film industry as a skilled and acclaimed American film director. Displaying an array of genres under his belt, Anderson's directional style combines compelling narratives with a unique storytelling approach which lends depth and substance to his creations. His directorial prowess spans across a series of films and television series, where he has continually challenged conventional themes and mainstream cinematography. From thrillers to dramas, Anderson's portfolio of work captures his ability to convey complex emotions and narratives seamlessly.

In addition to his fruitful cinema journey, Anderson has also been recognized in sports, specifically as a professional American wrestler and a British motocross rider. He was born in 1969 as a wrestler and 1981 as a motocross rider. Naturally athletic and fierce, Anderson's commitment to sports is highly commendable and is reflected in his impressive achievements. Another part of Anderson's career was born in 1949 when he served as the vice chairman of Best Buy. Additionally, he made a significant impact as a comic colorist and artist born in 1972. His contribution to this creative field has also been recognized, adding another facet to his varied career. Interestingly, Anderson's name is also portrayed in a 1987 American teen comedy film, Adventures in Babysitting, broadening the spectrum of his recognition.

FAQ

Brad Anderson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Brad Anderson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Brad Anderson been in?

Brad Anderson is credited on 20 films, from 1995 to 2026. 2 of them as an actor and 18 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 Brad Anderson's highest-grossing movie?

The Call (2013) is Brad Anderson's biggest box office hit, with $68.6M worldwide, ahead of The Machinist (2004) ($8.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Brad Anderson's movies have made $101M.

Brad Anderson's biggest hits

What is the best Brad Anderson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Brad Anderson's best-rated film is Beirut (2018) with a score of 69, followed by The Silent Hour (2024) (68).

Best Brad Anderson movies, ranked

How old is Brad Anderson?

Brad Anderson is 62 years old, born on January 1, 1964 in United States.

What is Brad Anderson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Brad Anderson's filmography is Worldbreaker (2026), which Brad Anderson directed.

Who does Brad Anderson work with most often?

Brad Anderson shares the most films with Erik Athavale (2 films) and Michael Eklund (2 films).

The Best Brad Anderson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 directing credits.

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