Denys Arcand: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 28
- as director
- 12
- on screen
- 1972–2024
- box office
- $46.5M
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 64
The Best Denys Arcand Movies
The films of Denys Arcand that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Barbarian Invasions (2003) leads with $34.9M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $34.9M The Barbarian Invasions 2003 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.11M The Fall of the American Empire 2019 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $3.42M Days of Darkness 2007 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.92M The Decline of the American Empire 1986 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.6M Jesus of Montreal 1989 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $543K Love & Human Remains 1993 · Drama
Denys Arcand's Career in Numbers
Denys Arcand's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Denys Arcand works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Quebec: Duplessis and After… (1972) to Testament (2023), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Denys Arcand Movies by Decade
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Denys Arcand's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Denys Arcand Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Comedy 4
- Crime 2
- Documentary 2
- Fantasy 1
- Romance 1
- Thriller 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Denys Arcand has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Denys Arcand Career Milestones
- First film
- Quebec: Duplessis and After… 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- The Barbarian Invasions $34.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Fall of the American Empire Movie Echo Score 64
- Newest film
- Testament 2023
Denys Arcand Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Denys Arcand is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 12 as director and 11 as actor. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Denys Arcand
12- 2023
Testament Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.65K - 2019 The Fall of the American Empire Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.11M Movie Echo Score: 64
- 2016
An Eye for Beauty Drama - 2007 Days of Darkness Drama Worldwide box office: $3.42M
- 2003 The Barbarian Invasions Drama Worldwide box office: $34.9M
- 2000
Stardom Drama Worldwide box office: $10.9K - 1996
Poverty and Other Delights Drama - 1993 Love & Human Remains Drama Worldwide box office: $543K
- 1986 The Decline of the American Empire Drama Worldwide box office: $1.92M
- 1984
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe Crime - 1982
Comfort and Indifference Documentary - 1975
Gina Crime
Denys Arcand Movies as an Actor
11- 2019
Forgotten Flowers as Captain · Drama - 2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love as Édouard Montpetit · Drama - 2005
Shooting Star as Propriétaire du bar · Comedy - 1992
Léolo as Director · Fantasy - 1991
Montreal Stories as Denys Arcand · Comedy - 1989 Jesus of Montreal as Juge · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.6M
- 1987
Night Zoo as Man at peep-show · Thriller - 1975
Normande as Jean-Paul · Drama - 1973
Réjeanne Padovani as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited) · Drama - 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After… as Narrator · Documentary - 1972
Dirty Money as Un détective · Action
Denys Arcand in Documentaries & Specials
5
Denys Arcand: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 4 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1986 to 2004. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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TIFF 3 wins from 3 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination
- 57th British Academy Film Awards
- Denys Arcand: Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language The Barbarian Invasions
- 2003 Toronto International Film Festival Awards
- Denys Arcand: Win Best Canadian Feature Film The Barbarian Invasions
- 11th Toronto International Film Festival
- Denys Arcand: Win People's Choice Award The Decline of the American Empire
- Denys Arcand: Win Best Canadian Feature Film The Decline of the American Empire
Who Denys Arcand Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Denys Arcand shares the most films with. Robert Lepage comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Atom Egoyan (3).
Denys Arcand: Questions & Answers
How many movies Denys Arcand has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Denys Arcand been in?
Denys Arcand is credited on 28 films, from 1972 to 2024. 11 of them as an actor and 12 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 Denys Arcand's highest-grossing movie?
The Barbarian Invasions (2003) is Denys Arcand's biggest box office hit, with $34.9M worldwide, ahead of The Fall of the American Empire (2019) ($4.11M). Across every film with box office figures, Denys Arcand's movies have made $46.5M.
Denys Arcand's biggest hits What is the best Denys Arcand movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Denys Arcand's best-rated film is The Fall of the American Empire (2019) with a score of 64.
Best Denys Arcand movies, ranked Has Denys Arcand won an Oscar?
Denys Arcand has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Denys Arcand has 3 wins from 4 nominations.
What is Denys Arcand's newest movie?
The most recent film on Denys Arcand's filmography is At the End of Nothing at All (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does Denys Arcand work with most often?
Denys Arcand shares the most films with Robert Lepage (5 films), Atom Egoyan (3 films) and Sheila McCarthy (2 films).
The Best Denys Arcand Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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