Daniel Brühl: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 54
- on screen
- 1996–2025
- box office
- $526M
- nominations
- 4
- average score
- 65
- Born
- June 16, 1978 (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Barcelona, Spain
- Full name
- Daniel César Martín Brühl González
- Citizenship
- German, Spanish
- Occupations
- Actor, Film Producer
- Years active
- 1995-present
- Spouses
- Felicitas Rombold
- Children
- 2
The Best Daniel Brühl Movies
The highest-rated films Daniel Brühl is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Next Door (2021) scores highest, at 87. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 87 Next Door 2021 · Daniel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 86 The Movie Teller 2023 · Hauser -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 My Zoe 2021 · Thomas Fischer -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 All Quiet on the Western Front 2022 · Matthias Erzberger -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Eden 2025 · Heinz -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 7 Days in Entebbe 2018 · Wilfried Böse
Daniel Brühl's Career in Numbers
Daniel Brühl's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Daniel Brühl works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Der Pakt – Wenn Kinder töten (1996) to Eden (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Daniel Brühl Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 22
- 2010s 18
- 2020s 10
The 2000s were Daniel Brühl's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Daniel Brühl Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Comedy 7
- Thriller 4
- Action 4
- Biography 3
- History 3
- War 3
- Mystery 2
- Documentary 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Daniel Brühl has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Daniel Brühl Career Milestones
- First film
- Der Pakt – Wenn Kinder töten 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- The King's Man $126M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Next Door Movie Echo Score 87
- Newest film
- Eden 2025
Daniel Brühl Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Daniel Brühl is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Daniel Brühl Movies as an Actor
51- 2025 Eden as Heinz · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.81M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2024
Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia as Roland Gumpert · Biography Worldwide box office: $2.15M Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2024
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld as Karl Lagerfeld · Drama - 2023 The Movie Teller as Hauser · History Worldwide box office: $338K Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2022 All Quiet on the Western Front as Matthias Erzberger · Action Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2021
The King's Man as Erik Jan Hanussen · Action Worldwide box office: $126M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2021
Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special as Helmut Zemo (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021 Next Door as Daniel · Comedy Worldwide box office: $100K Movie Echo Score: 87
- 2021 My Zoe as Thomas Fischer · Drama Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2021
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier as Baron Helmut Zemo · Drama - 2019
My Zoe as Dr. Thomas Fischer · Drama - 2018 7 Days in Entebbe as Wilfried Böse · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.77M Movie Echo Score: 52
- 2018
The Cloverfield Paradox as Schmidt · Action Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2017
Killing for Love as Jens Söring · Crime Worldwide box office: $8.27M - 2016
Colonia Drama Worldwide box office: $3.62M - 2015
Burnt Drama Worldwide box office: $36.6M - 2015
Me and Kaminski as Sebastian Zöllner · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.04M - 2015
Woman in Gold Drama Worldwide box office: $61.6M - 2014
A Most Wanted Man Thriller Worldwide box office: $36.2M - 2013
The Fifth Estate Biography Worldwide box office: $9.06M - 2013
Rush Action Worldwide box office: $97M - 2012
Winning Streak as Iván Pelayo · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.04M - 2012
Intruders Thriller Worldwide box office: $5.49M - 2011
7 Days in Havana as Leonardo (segment "La tentación de Cecilia") · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.91M - 2011
Lessons of a Dream as Konrad Koch · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.37M - 2010
The Coming Days as Hans Krämer · Drama Worldwide box office: $492K - 2010
John Rabe Biography Worldwide box office: $1.48M - 2010
King’s Road as Rupert · Drama - 2009
Dinosaurs – You Look Ancient Compared to Us! as Tobias Hardmann · Comedy - 2009
My Words, My Lies - My Love as David Kern · Comedy - 2009
Stolz der Nation as Pvt Fredrick Zoller · War - 2009
The Countess as István Thurzó · Mystery Worldwide box office: $785K - 2009
John Rabe as Dr. Rosen · History Worldwide box office: $1.48M - 2008
A Tram in SP as Marcos · Drama Worldwide box office: $271K - 2008
In Tranzit as Klaus · War - 2006
A Friend of Mine as Karl · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.61M - 2006
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Salvador (Puig Antich) as Salvador Puig Antich · History Worldwide box office: $3.45M - 2006
Cargo as Chris · Thriller Worldwide box office: $118K - 2005
The Edukators Drama Worldwide box office: $8.15M - 2005
Joyeux Noel as Horstmayer · War Worldwide box office: $17.7M - 2004
Goodbye Lenin! Drama Worldwide box office: $79.3M - 2004
Love in Thoughts as Paul Krantz · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.19M - 2003
Die Klasse von ’99 - Schule war gestern, Leben ist jetzt as Schnubbi · Comedy Worldwide box office: $279K - 2002
Vaya con Dios as Arbo · Comedy Worldwide box office: $642K - 2002
Elephant Heart as Marko Stemper · Drama - 2001
The White Sound as Lukas · Drama Worldwide box office: $640K - 2001
Honolulu as Marek · Romance - 2000
No More School as Markus Baasweiler · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.87M - 2000
A Handful of Grass as Bernd Worldwide box office: $1.65K - 2000
Deeply as Jay · Mystery - 1996
Der Pakt – Wenn Kinder töten as Nikolas Koll
Daniel Brühl: Awards & Nominations
4 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 2014 to 2014. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 67th British Academy Film Awards
- Daniel Brühl: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Rush
- 19th Critics' Choice Awards
- Daniel Brühl: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Rush
- 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Daniel Brühl: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor Rush
- 71st Golden Globe Awards
- Daniel Brühl: Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy Rush
Who Is Daniel Brühl?
Daniel Brühl was born in Barcelona, Spain in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Daniel César Martín Brühl González, widely recognized as Daniel Brühl, is a renowned German-Spanish actor who began his career in the mid-90s. Noteworthy achievements include three European Film Awards and three German Film Awards, with nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a BAFTA Award. His versatility soon captured international attention, with starring roles in renowned films such as Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and biographical film Rush. His charismatic portrayal of characters has also been showcased in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showcasing his immense talent on a global scale.
Brühl also ventured into the world of television, earning critical acclaim for his role in The Alienist. Born in Barcelona to a German filmmaker and a Spanish teacher, Brühl's family moved to Germany shortly after his birth. His linguistic prowess helped enhance his career, as he is fluent in several languages, enabling him to portray a rich diversity of characters. Over the years, he has transitioned beyond acting to take on various other roles in the film industry, including film production and more recently, directing, making him a true multi-hyphenate talent in the world of film and television.
Who Daniel Brühl Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Daniel Brühl shares the most films with. Julie Delpy comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Gemma Arterton (3).
Daniel Brühl: Questions & Answers
How many movies Daniel Brühl has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Daniel Brühl been in?
Daniel Brühl is credited on 54 films, from 1996 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Daniel Brühl's highest-grossing movie?
The King's Man (2021) is Daniel Brühl's biggest box office hit, with $126M worldwide, ahead of Rush (2013) ($97M). Across every film with box office figures, Daniel Brühl's movies have made $526M.
Daniel Brühl's biggest hits What is the best Daniel Brühl movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Daniel Brühl's best-rated film is Next Door (2021) with a score of 87, followed by The Movie Teller (2023) (86).
Best Daniel Brühl movies, ranked Has Daniel Brühl won an Oscar?
Daniel Brühl has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Daniel Brühl has 0 wins from 4 nominations.
How old is Daniel Brühl?
Daniel Brühl is 48 years old, born on June 16, 1978 in Barcelona, Spain.
What is Daniel Brühl's newest movie?
The most recent film on Daniel Brühl's filmography is Eden (2025), in the role of Heinz.
Who does Daniel Brühl work with most often?
Daniel Brühl shares the most films with Julie Delpy (4 films), Gemma Arterton (3 films) and Anthony Mackie (3 films).
The Best Daniel Brühl Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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