Darren Aronofsky: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- on screen
- 1991–2025
- box office
- $896M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 74
- Born
- February 12, 1969 (age 57)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Citizenship
- United States, Poland
- Occupations
- Film director, screenwriter, producer
- Years active
- 1996-present
- Spouses
- Rachel Weisz (2001–2010)
- Children
- 1
The Best Darren Aronofsky Movies
The films of Darren Aronofsky that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Noah (2014) leads with $359M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $359M Noah 2014 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $329M Black Swan 2010 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $57.6M The Whale 2022 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $44.7M The Wrestler 2008 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $44.5M mother! 2017 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $33.3M Caught Stealing 2025 · Comedy
Darren Aronofsky's Career in Numbers
Darren Aronofsky's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Darren Aronofsky works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Fortune Cookie (1991) to Caught Stealing (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Darren Aronofsky Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Darren Aronofsky's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Darren Aronofsky Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 3
- Sci-Fi 3
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Darren Aronofsky has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Darren Aronofsky Career Milestones
- First film
- Fortune Cookie 1991
- Biggest box office hit
- Noah $359M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Caught Stealing Movie Echo Score 87
- Newest film
- Caught Stealing 2025
Darren Aronofsky Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Darren Aronofsky is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Darren Aronofsky
13- 2025 Caught Stealing Comedy Worldwide box office: $33.3M Movie Echo Score: 87
- 2023
Postcard From Earth Sci-Fi - 2022 The Whale Drama Worldwide box office: $57.6M Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2017 mother! Drama Worldwide box office: $44.5M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2014 Noah Action Worldwide box office: $359M
- 2010 Black Swan Drama Worldwide box office: $329M
- 2008 The Wrestler Drama Worldwide box office: $44.7M
- 2006
The Fountain Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $16.5M - 2000
Requiem for a Dream Drama Worldwide box office: $7.39M - 1998
Pi Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $3.22M - 1994
No Time Comedy - 1993
Protozoa Drama - 1991
Fortune Cookie Comedy
Darren Aronofsky in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2022
Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $62.3K - 2021
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2017
mother! The Downward Spiral as Self · Documentary - 2011
Black Swan: Metamorphosis as Self · Documentary - 2007
Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth as Himself · Documentary - 2006
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow as Self · Documentary - 2006
Edge of Outside as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Making of Requiem for a Dream as Self · Documentary
Darren Aronofsky: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 7 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 2001 to 2011. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 win from 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 83rd Academy Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Best Director Black Swan
- 64th British Academy Film Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Best Director Black Swan
- 16th Critics' Choice Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Best Director Black Swan
- 63rd Directors Guild of America Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Black Swan
- 68th Golden Globe Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Best Director Black Swan
- 26th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Win Best Director Black Swan
- 16th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Darren Aronofsky: Nominated Best Director Requiem for a Dream
Who Is Darren Aronofsky?
Darren Aronofsky was born in New York City, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Darren Aronofsky (born February 12, 1969) is an extraordinary American filmmaker, known for the surreal, melodramatic, and often disturbing elements incorporated in his films. Studying film and social anthropology at Harvard and directing at the American Film Institute, Aronofsky quickly became a notable director. He debuted with the surrealist psychological thriller 'Pi', which won him the Directing Award at Sundance and the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. His subsequent films, including 'Requiem for a Dream', 'The Fountain', and 'The Wrestler', have received wide acclaim. His creative vision, the remarkable range of his cinematic style, and his dedication to exploring unique narratives have earned him a distinguished place in global cinema. His film 'Black Swan' gained five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, and a Best Actress win for Natalie Portman. In addition to directing, Aronofsky is a screenwriter and producer and is the founder of the film and TV production company Protozoa Pictures.
Who Darren Aronofsky Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Darren Aronofsky shares the most films with. Ellen Burstyn comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jennifer Connelly (3).
Darren Aronofsky: Questions & Answers
How many movies Darren Aronofsky has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Darren Aronofsky been in?
Darren Aronofsky is credited on 21 films, from 1991 to 2025. 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 Darren Aronofsky's highest-grossing movie?
Noah (2014) is Darren Aronofsky's biggest box office hit, with $359M worldwide, ahead of Black Swan (2010) ($329M). Across every film with box office figures, Darren Aronofsky's movies have made $896M.
Darren Aronofsky's biggest hits What is the best Darren Aronofsky movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Darren Aronofsky's best-rated film is Caught Stealing (2025) with a score of 87, followed by Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021) (80).
Best Darren Aronofsky movies, ranked Has Darren Aronofsky won an Oscar?
Darren Aronofsky has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Darren Aronofsky has 1 win from 7 nominations.
How old is Darren Aronofsky?
Darren Aronofsky is 57 years old, born on February 12, 1969 in New York City, U.S..
What is Darren Aronofsky's newest movie?
The most recent film on Darren Aronofsky's filmography is Caught Stealing (2025), which Darren Aronofsky directed.
Who does Darren Aronofsky work with most often?
Darren Aronofsky shares the most films with Ellen Burstyn (3 films), Jennifer Connelly (3 films) and Vincent Cassel (2 films).
The Best Darren Aronofsky Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 directing credits.
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