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Daniel Espinosa, director
Director

Daniel Espinosa: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
2004–2024
box office
$501M
average score
38
Born
March 23, 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Stockholm, Sweden
Full name
Jorge Daniel Espinosa
Citizenship
Sweden
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer
Years active
2001-present
Spouses
Gabriella Borbely
Biggest hits

The Best Daniel Espinosa Movies

The films of Daniel Espinosa that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Safe House (2012) leads with $208M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Daniel Espinosa's Career in Numbers

Daniel Espinosa's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Daniel Espinosa works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Babylon Syndrome (2004) to The Helicopter Heist (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Daniel Espinosa Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Daniel Espinosa's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Daniel Espinosa Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Action 2
  • Crime 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Daniel Espinosa has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (2).

Daniel Espinosa Career Milestones

First film
The Babylon Syndrome 2004
Biggest box office hit
Safe House $208M worldwide
Best-rated film
Morbius Movie Echo Score 38
Newest film
The Helicopter Heist 2024
10 credits

Daniel Espinosa Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Daniel Espinosa is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 38. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Daniel Espinosa?

Daniel Espinosa was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jorge Daniel Espinosa, known professionally as Daniel Espinosa, is a prominent Swedish film director, screenwriter and film producer of Chilean origin. Espinosa was born on March 23, 1977 in Stockholm, Sweden. He showed an early interest in film and pursued it through formal education, graduating from the renowned National Film School of Denmark in 2001. Early on in his career, he became a significant figure in the international cinematic scene.

Espinosa's career is most notable for his work in Swedish cinema. His third feature film, Easy Money, was the most attended Swedish film in 2010, showcasing his ability to create compelling stories that resonate with audiences. There were even talks about Espinosa directing the film adaptation of the popular game franchise Assassin's Creed, although that endeavor ultimately went to Justin Kurzel. Espinosa's contribution extends to the international stage, particularly the Sony's Spider-Man Universe with his latest involvement in the Morbius (2022), albeit critically panned.

FAQ

Daniel Espinosa: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Daniel Espinosa been in?

Daniel Espinosa is credited on 10 films, from 2004 to 2024. All of them 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 Daniel Espinosa's highest-grossing movie?

Safe House (2012) is Daniel Espinosa's biggest box office hit, with $208M worldwide, ahead of Morbius (2022) ($167M). Across every film with box office figures, Daniel Espinosa's movies have made $501M.

Daniel Espinosa's biggest hits

What is the best Daniel Espinosa movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Daniel Espinosa's best-rated film is Morbius (2022) with a score of 38.

Best Daniel Espinosa movies, ranked

How old is Daniel Espinosa?

Daniel Espinosa is 49 years old, born on March 23, 1977 in Stockholm, Sweden.

What is Daniel Espinosa's newest movie?

The most recent film on Daniel Espinosa's filmography is Madame Luna (2024), which Daniel Espinosa directed.

Who does Daniel Espinosa work with most often?

Daniel Espinosa shares the most films with Joel Kinnaman (3 films) and Ryan Reynolds (2 films).

The Best Daniel Espinosa Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 directing credits.

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