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Don Argott, director
Director

Don Argott: Movies & Box Office

films
16
as director
15
on screen
2005–2025
box office
$39.9M
average score
76
Born
September 14, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
Pequannock Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship
U.S.
Occupations
Film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, musician
Years active
2005-present
Known for

The Best Don Argott Movies

The highest-rated films Don Argott is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. DIO: Dreamers Never Die (2022) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Don Argott's Career in Numbers

Don Argott's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Don Argott works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rock School (2005) to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Don Argott Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 7
  3. 2020s 7

The 2010s were Don Argott's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Don Argott Movies by Genre

  • Documentary 11
  • Music 3
  • Biography 1
  • Comedy 1

Documentary is the genre Don Argott has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of music (3).

Don Argott Career Milestones

First film
Rock School 2005
Biggest box office hit
Believer $39M worldwide
Best-rated film
DIO: Dreamers Never Die Movie Echo Score 86
16 credits

Don Argott Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Don Argott is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 15 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Don Argott?

Don Argott was born in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, U.S. in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Don Argott, born on September 14, 1972, is a highly talented American documentary filmmaker and musician. His multifaceted artistic nature has allowed him to be not just a director, but also to undertake the roles of a producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and musician. He has been a significant player in the American film industry, carving a niche for himself in the realm of documentary filmmaking. In his career, he has dedicated himself to the making of documentaries that provoke thoughtful conversations.

Argott, who originally hails from Pequannock Township, New Jersey, is presently residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His artistic ventures extend to the realm of music as well. He has worked with film score in a rock band format, releasing original music under the name of 'Pornosonic'. This music project even found its way into various films, among which is 'Old School'. In a further testament to his musical prowess, Argott actively contributes as a guitarist in the proto-metal band Serpent Throne. Along with the producer Sheena M. Joyce, he co-owns the production company 9.14 Pictures and has consistently churned out impactful documentaries that have intrigued and inspired audiences.

Works with

Who Don Argott Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Don Argott shares the most films with. Morena Baccarin comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Dana Ashbrook (2).

FAQ

Don Argott: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Don Argott been in?

Don Argott is credited on 16 films, from 2005 to 2025. 1 of them as an actor and 15 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 Don Argott's highest-grossing movie?

Believer (2018) is Don Argott's biggest box office hit, with $39M worldwide, ahead of The Art of the Steal (2010) ($545K). Across every film with box office figures, Don Argott's movies have made $39.9M.

Don Argott's biggest hits

What is the best Don Argott movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Don Argott's best-rated film is DIO: Dreamers Never Die (2022) with a score of 86, followed by Believer (2018) (80).

Best Don Argott movies, ranked

How old is Don Argott?

Don Argott is 54 years old, born on September 14, 1972 in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Don Argott's newest movie?

The most recent film on Don Argott's filmography is Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era (2025), which Don Argott directed.

Who does Don Argott work with most often?

Don Argott shares the most films with Morena Baccarin (2 films), Dana Ashbrook (2 films) and Kevin Smith (2 films).

The Best Don Argott Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.

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