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David Fincher, director
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David Fincher: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
27
as director
14
on screen
1985–2024
box office
$2.11B
award wins
3
average score
75
Born
August 28, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Full name
David Andrew Leo Fincher
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director
Years active
1980-present
Spouses
Donya Fiorentino, Ceán Chaffin
Children
1
Career at a glance

David Fincher's Career in Numbers

David Fincher's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Fincher works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rick Springfield: The Beat of the Live Drum (1985) to The Killer (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

David Fincher Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 5
  3. 2000s 3
  4. 2010s 3
  5. 2020s 3

The 1990s were David Fincher's busiest decade, with 5 films.

David Fincher Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Action 3
  • Mystery 2
  • Biography 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre David Fincher has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (3).

David Fincher Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button $336M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Killer Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
The Killer 2023
27 credits

David Fincher Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Fincher is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 14 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

3 wins · 17 nominations

David Fincher: Awards & Nominations

3 wins from 17 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 2009 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Critics' Choice logo Critics' Choice 1 win from 4 nominations
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 1 win from 4 nominations
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 win from 2 nominations
  • DGA Awards logo DGA Awards 4 nominations
  • Oscars logo Oscars 3 nominations
Biography

Who Is David Fincher?

David Fincher was born in Denver, Colorado, U.S. in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is a highly respected American film director. His precision, style, and knack for psychological thrillers have left an indelible mark on contemporary cinema. Fincher's films, many of which are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have been hailed with numerous accolades, including three nominations for the Academy Awards for Best Director. He has also earned four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He made his big break with Seven in 1995 and has since directed critically acclaimed movies like Fight Club, Zodiac, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

In television, Fincher has made quite a splash as an executive producer and director, specifically for the Netflix series House of Cards and Mindhunter. He won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode of House of Cards. He also produced and co-created the Netflix animated series Love, Death & Robots, which received three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program. Known for his perfectionism, Fincher's work is characterized by meticulous visual style, including the specific use of tilting, panning, and tracking in camera movements.

Works with

Who David Fincher Makes Movies With

The actors and directors David Fincher shares the most films with. Brad Pitt comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Rooney Mara (5).

FAQ

David Fincher: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has David Fincher been in?

David Fincher is credited on 27 films, from 1985 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 14 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 David Fincher's highest-grossing movie?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009) is David Fincher's biggest box office hit, with $336M worldwide, ahead of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) ($336M). Across every film with box office figures, David Fincher's movies have made $2.11B.

David Fincher's biggest hits

What is the best David Fincher movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Fincher's best-rated film is The Killer (2023) with a score of 75, followed by Mank (2020) (74).

Best David Fincher movies, ranked

Has David Fincher won an Oscar?

David Fincher has been nominated for 3 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, David Fincher has 3 wins from 17 nominations.

How old is David Fincher?

David Fincher is 64 years old, born on August 28, 1962 in Denver, Colorado, U.S..

What is David Fincher's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Fincher's filmography is This Is the Zodiac Speaking (2024), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does David Fincher work with most often?

David Fincher shares the most films with Brad Pitt (6 films), Rooney Mara (5 films) and Daniel Craig (4 films).

The Best David Fincher Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 directing credits.

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