Charlie Kaufman: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 9
- as director
- 5
- on screen
- 2008–2025
- box office
- $10.3M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 69
- Born
- November 19, 1958 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Charles Stuart Kaufman
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, producer, director, novelist
- Years active
- 1983-present
- Spouses
- Denise Monaghan
- Children
- 1
Charlie Kaufman's Career in Numbers
Charlie Kaufman's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Charlie Kaufman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Synecdoche, New York (2008) to How to Shoot a Ghost (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Charlie Kaufman Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 4
The 2020s were Charlie Kaufman's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Charlie Kaufman Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Romance 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Charlie Kaufman has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of romance (1).
Charlie Kaufman Career Milestones
- First film
- Synecdoche, New York 2008
- Biggest box office hit
- Anomalisa $5.66M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- i'm thinking of ending things Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- How to Shoot a Ghost 2025
Charlie Kaufman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Charlie Kaufman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 5 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Charlie Kaufman
5
Charlie Kaufman Movies as an Actor
1
Charlie Kaufman: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 6 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 2000 to 2005. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 3 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
- 10th Critics' Choice Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Nominated Best Writer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- 62nd Golden Globe Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Nominated Best Screenplay Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- 60th Golden Globe Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Nominated Best Screenplay Adaptation.
- 72nd Academy Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Nominated Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) Being John Malkovich
- 53rd British Academy Film Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Win Best Original Screenplay Being John Malkovich
- 57th Golden Globe Awards
- Charlie Kaufman: Nominated Best Screenplay Being John Malkovich
Who Is Charlie Kaufman?
Charlie Kaufman was born in New York City, U.S. in 1958 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 2008, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Charles Stuart Kaufman is an acclaimed American screenwriter, film director, and novelist. He is renowned for his unique storytelling approach, weaving intricate narratives that explore complex themes such as self-identity, mortality, and the nature of existence. These powerful concepts are delivered with a remarkable blend of wit, depth, and philosophical insight, earning Kaufman widespread recognition as one of the most original and provocative voices in contemporary cinema. His noteworthy works include the screenplays for Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). He has also proven himself as a capable director with films like Synecdoche, New York (2008), Anomalisa (2015), and I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020). In addition, he penned his first novel, Antkind, in 2020. Kaufman has earned an impressive array of awards, including an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Independent Spirit Awards, and a Writers Guild of America Award. Not famed film critic Roger Ebert singled out Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York as the 'best movie of the decade' in 2009.
Who Charlie Kaufman Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Charlie Kaufman shares the most films with. David Thewlis comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jessie Buckley (2).
Charlie Kaufman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Charlie Kaufman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Charlie Kaufman been in?
Charlie Kaufman is credited on 9 films, from 2008 to 2025. 1 of them as an actor and 5 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 Charlie Kaufman's highest-grossing movie?
Anomalisa (2015) is Charlie Kaufman's biggest box office hit, with $5.66M worldwide, ahead of Synecdoche, New York (2008) ($4.66M). Across every film with box office figures, Charlie Kaufman's movies have made $10.3M.
Charlie Kaufman's biggest hits What is the best Charlie Kaufman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Charlie Kaufman's best-rated film is i'm thinking of ending things (2020) with a score of 72, followed by Livescreamers (2023) (65).
Best Charlie Kaufman movies, ranked Has Charlie Kaufman won an Oscar?
Charlie Kaufman has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Charlie Kaufman has 1 win from 6 nominations.
How old is Charlie Kaufman?
Charlie Kaufman is 67 years old, born on November 19, 1958 in New York City, U.S..
What is Charlie Kaufman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Charlie Kaufman's filmography is How to Shoot a Ghost (2025), which Charlie Kaufman directed.
Who does Charlie Kaufman work with most often?
Charlie Kaufman shares the most films with David Thewlis (3 films), Jessie Buckley (2 films) and Duke Johnson (2 films).
The Best Charlie Kaufman Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 directing credits.
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