Edward Zwick: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 20
- as director
- 18
- on screen
- 1982–2019
- box office
- $1.52B
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 60
- Born
- October 8, 1952 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Edward M. Zwick
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1979-present
- Spouses
- Liberty Godshall
- Children
- 2
The Best Edward Zwick Movies
The films of Edward Zwick that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Last Samurai (2003) leads with $455M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $455M The Last Samurai 2003 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $172M Blood Diamond 2006 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $162M Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 2016 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $161M Legends of the Fall 1995 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $117M The Siege 1998 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $103M Love and Other Drugs 2010 · Comedy
Edward Zwick's Career in Numbers
Edward Zwick's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Zwick works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Having It All (1982) to Trial by Fire (2019), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Edward Zwick Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 5
The 1980s were Edward Zwick's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Edward Zwick Movies by Genre
- Action 6
- Comedy 4
- Biography 3
- Drama 3
- Documentary 1
- History 1
- Thriller 1
Action is the genre Edward Zwick has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Edward Zwick Career Milestones
- First film
- Having It All 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- The Last Samurai $455M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Trial by Fire Movie Echo Score 60
- Newest film
- Trial by Fire 2019
Edward Zwick Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edward Zwick is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 18 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Edward Zwick
18- 2019
Trial by Fire Biography Worldwide box office: $149K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2016
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Action Worldwide box office: $162M - 2015
Pawn Sacrifice Biography Worldwide box office: $5.58M - 2010
Love and Other Drugs Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2010
Love & Other Drugs Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2008
Defiance Action Worldwide box office: $51.3M - 2006
Blood Diamond Action Worldwide box office: $172M - 2003
The Last Samurai Action Worldwide box office: $455M - 1998
The Siege Action Worldwide box office: $117M - 1996
Courage Under Fire Action Worldwide box office: $101M - 1995
Legends of the Fall Drama Worldwide box office: $161M - 1992
Leaving Normal Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.51M - 1990
Glory Biography Worldwide box office: $27M - 1989
Glory History Worldwide box office: $27M - 1986
About Last Night... Drama Worldwide box office: $38.7M - 1983
Special Bulletin Thriller - 1982
Having It All Comedy - 1982
Paper Dolls Drama
Edward Zwick Movies as an Actor
1Edward Zwick in Documentaries & Specials
1Edward Zwick: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1990 to 1995. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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52nd Golden Globe Awards- Edward Zwick: Nominated Best Director Legends of the Fall
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47th Golden Globe Awards- Edward Zwick: Nominated Best Director Glory
Who Is Edward Zwick?
Edward Zwick was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1952 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Edward M. Zwick, born on October 8, 1952, is an esteemed American filmmaker who has left an indelible mark in the fields of comedy drama and epic historical film genres. He launched his film career in 1986 with 'About Last Night', and has since crafted masterpieces such as 'Glory' (1989), 'Legends of the Fall' (1994), 'The Siege' (‘98), 'The Last Samurai' (2003), 'Blood Diamond' (2006), and 'Defiance' (2008). His more recent films include 'Love & Other Drugs' (2010), 'Pawn Sacrifice' (2014), and 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' (2016). As a producer, he bagged the coveted Academy Award for Best Picture for 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998).
Apart from films, Zwick has also excelled in the television field. He co-created the popular ABC family drama series 'thirtysomething' that was aired from 1987 to 1991, and 'Once and Again' televised from 1999 to 2002. He has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Primetime Emmy Awards, for his exceptional work in the film and television industry. He runs a film production company called The Bedford Falls Company alongside Marshall Herskovitz, opening avenues for brilliant films and TV shows. In 2024, Zwick voiced his experiences in Hollywood through his memoir, 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood'.
Who Edward Zwick Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Edward Zwick shares the most films with. Denzel Washington comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jake Gyllenhaal (2).
Edward Zwick: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edward Zwick has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edward Zwick been in?
Edward Zwick is credited on 20 films, from 1982 to 2019. 1 of them as an actor and 18 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 Edward Zwick's highest-grossing movie?
The Last Samurai (2003) is Edward Zwick's biggest box office hit, with $455M worldwide, ahead of Blood Diamond (2006) ($172M). Across every film with box office figures, Edward Zwick's movies have made $1.52B.
Edward Zwick's biggest hits What is the best Edward Zwick movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Edward Zwick's best-rated film is Trial by Fire (2019) with a score of 60.
Best Edward Zwick movies, ranked Has Edward Zwick won an Oscar?
Edward Zwick has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Edward Zwick has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Edward Zwick?
Edward Zwick is 73 years old, born on October 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
What is Edward Zwick's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edward Zwick's filmography is Trial by Fire (2019), which Edward Zwick directed.
Who does Edward Zwick work with most often?
Edward Zwick shares the most films with Denzel Washington (4 films), Jake Gyllenhaal (2 films) and Tom Cruise (2 films).
The Best Edward Zwick Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 directing credits.
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