Clive Owen: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 52
- on screen
- 1988–2025
- box office
- $1.37B
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 59
- Born
- October 3, 1964
- Birthplace
- Coventry, England
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Sarah-Jane Fenton
- Children
- 2
The Best Clive Owen Movies
The highest-rated films Clive Owen is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Anon (2018) scores highest, at 68. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Anon 2018 · Sal Frieland -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 Ophelia 2019 · Claudius -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 The Informer 2020 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 57 The Song of Names 2019 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Gemini Man 2019 · Clay Verris
Clive Owen's Career in Numbers
Clive Owen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Clive Owen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Vroom (1988) to Cleaner (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Clive Owen Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 19
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 7
The 2000s were Clive Owen's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Clive Owen Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Action 13
- Romance 5
- Thriller 4
- Adventure 3
- Mystery 2
- Crime 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Documentary 1
- Biography 1
Drama is the genre Clive Owen has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of action (13).
Clive Owen Career Milestones
- First film
- Vroom 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets $226M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Anon Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Cleaner 2025
Clive Owen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Clive Owen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Clive Owen Movies as an Actor
50- 2025
Cleaner Action Worldwide box office: $1.43M Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2024
Monsieur Spade as Samuel 'Sam' Spade · Crime - 2023
A Murder at the End of the World as Andy Ronson · Mystery - 2021
Him as Jason · Drama - 2021
Lisey’s Story as Scott Landon · Drama - 2020
The Informer Action Worldwide box office: $2.93M Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2020
Romantic Guide to Lost Places as Benno · Drama Worldwide box office: $49K - 2019
The Song of Names Drama Worldwide box office: $1.14M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2019
Gemini Man as Clay Verris · Action Worldwide box office: $173M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Ophelia as Claudius · Drama Worldwide box office: $339K Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2018
Anon as Sal Frieland · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $1.2M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Action Worldwide box office: $226M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2017
Killer in Red Drama - 2015
Last Knights Action Worldwide box office: $1.8M - 2014
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Action Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 2014
Words and Pictures Drama Worldwide box office: $3.45M - 2014
Blood Ties Drama Worldwide box office: $2.57M - 2013
Shadow Dancer Drama Worldwide box office: $2.26M - 2012
Hemingway & Gellhorn as Ernest Hemingway · Romance - 2012
Intruders Thriller Worldwide box office: $5.49M - 2012
Being: Liverpool as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2009
Duplicity Thriller Worldwide box office: $78.2M - 2009
The International Action Worldwide box office: $60.3M - 2007
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Biography Worldwide box office: $75.8M - 2007
Shoot 'Em Up Action Worldwide box office: $27.1M - 2006
Children of Men Adventure Worldwide box office: $70.6M - 2006
Inside Man Drama Worldwide box office: $186M - 2005
Derailed Drama Worldwide box office: $57.5M - 2004
Closer Drama Worldwide box office: $117M - 2004
King Arthur Action Worldwide box office: $204M - 2004
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Drama Worldwide box office: $491K - 2003
Beyond Borders Adventure Worldwide box office: $11.7M - 2002
Beat the Devil as The Driver · Action - 2002
Ticker as The Driver · Adventure Worldwide box office: $380K - 2001
Greenfingers Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.96M - 2001
Star as The Driver · Action - 2001
Powder Keg as The Driver · Action - 2001
The Follow as The Driver · Mystery - 2001
Chosen as The Driver · Action - 2000
Croupier Drama - 1998
Croupier as Jack Manfred · Thriller Worldwide box office: $7.12M - 1998
The Echo as Michael Deacon · Drama - 1997
Bent as Max · Romance Worldwide box office: $496K - 1996
The Rich Man’s Wife as Jake Golden · Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.54M - 1994
The Return of the Native as Damon Wildeve · Romance - 1994
An Evening With Gary Lineker as Bill · Drama - 1993
Century as Paul Reisner · Drama Worldwide box office: $7.27K - 1991
Close My Eyes as Richard · Romance Worldwide box office: $136K - 1990
Lorna Doone as John Ridd · Romance - 1988
Vroom as Jake · Drama
Clive Owen in Documentaries & Specials
2Clive Owen: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 4 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 2005 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 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
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77th Academy Awards- Clive Owen: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Closer
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58th British Academy Film Awards- Clive Owen: Win Best Supporting Actor Closer
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10th Critics' Choice Awards- Clive Owen: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Closer
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62nd Golden Globe Awards- Clive Owen: Win Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) Closer
Who Is Clive Owen?
Clive Owen was born in Coventry, England on October 3, 1964. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Clive Owen, born on 3rd October 1964, is a critically acclaimed English actor who first gained recognition in the United Kingdom as the lead in the ITV series 'Chancer' from 1990 to 1991. His performance in 'Close My Eyes' (1991) earned him critical acclaim, which was followed by international attention for his role as a struggling writer in 'Croupier' (1998). In 2005, he won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the drama 'Closer' (2004). He has played leading roles in films such as 'Sin City' (2005), 'Derailed' (2005), 'Inside Man' (2006), 'Children of Men' (2006), and 'The International' (2009). In 2012, he earned his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his role in 'Hemingway & Gellhorn'. Owen starred in the psychological romance horror mini-series 'Lisey's Story' and also portrayed President Bill Clinton in the third season of 'American Crime Story' in 2021. Owen's career spans from stage performances to television series and big screen productions. Despite a challenging childhood and initial resistance to joining drama school, his talent has driven him to become one of the most adaptable and commendable actors of his generation.
Who Clive Owen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Clive Owen shares the most films with. Mike Hodges comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Daisy Ridley (2).
Clive Owen: Questions & Answers
How many movies Clive Owen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Clive Owen been in?
Clive Owen is credited on 52 films, from 1988 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Clive Owen's highest-grossing movie?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is Clive Owen's biggest box office hit, with $226M worldwide, ahead of King Arthur (2004) ($204M). Across every film with box office figures, Clive Owen's movies have made $1.37B.
Clive Owen's biggest hits What is the best Clive Owen movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Clive Owen's best-rated film is Anon (2018) with a score of 68, followed by Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) (65).
Best Clive Owen movies, ranked Has Clive Owen won an Oscar?
Clive Owen has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Clive Owen has 2 wins from 4 nominations.
When was Clive Owen born?
Clive Owen was born on October 3, 1964 in Coventry, England.
What is Clive Owen's newest movie?
The most recent film on Clive Owen's filmography is Cleaner (2025).
Who does Clive Owen work with most often?
Clive Owen shares the most films with Mike Hodges (3 films), Daisy Ridley (2 films) and Helen Mirren (2 films).
The Best Clive Owen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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