Eric Appel: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 9
- on screen
- 2010–2026
- box office
- $20.2M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 51
The Best Eric Appel Movies
The highest-rated films Eric Appel is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Eric Appel's Career in Numbers
Eric Appel's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eric Appel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from This Show Will Get You High (2010) to The Breadwinner (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Eric Appel Movies by Decade
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were Eric Appel's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Eric Appel Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Action 1
- Thriller 1
- Biography 1
Comedy is the genre Eric Appel has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (1).
Eric Appel Career Milestones
- First film
- This Show Will Get You High 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- The Breadwinner $20.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- The Breadwinner 2026
Eric Appel Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Eric Appel is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
The Breadwinner Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.2M Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2024
Die Hart 2: Die Harter Action Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2023
Die Hart Thriller Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Biography Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2012
Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery Comedy - 2011
Field of Dreams 2: Lockout Comedy - 2010
This Show Will Get You High Comedy - 2010
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Comedy - 2010
Paranormal Saw Comedy
Eric Appel: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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TIFF Awards 2022- Eric Appel: Win People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Eric Appel: Questions & Answers
How many movies Eric Appel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Eric Appel been in?
Eric Appel is credited on 9 films, from 2010 to 2026. 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 Eric Appel's highest-grossing movie?
The Breadwinner (2026) is Eric Appel's biggest box office hit, with $20.2M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Eric Appel's movies have made $20.2M.
Eric Appel's biggest hits What is the best Eric Appel movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eric Appel's best-rated film is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) with a score of 80, followed by Die Hart (2023) (50).
Best Eric Appel movies, ranked Has Eric Appel won an Oscar?
Eric Appel has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Eric Appel has 1 win from 1 nomination.
What is Eric Appel's newest movie?
The most recent film on Eric Appel's filmography is The Breadwinner (2026), which Eric Appel directed.
Who does Eric Appel work with most often?
Eric Appel shares the most films with Will Forte (2 films), Kevin Hart (2 films) and Nathalie Emmanuel (2 films).
The Best Eric Appel Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 directing credits.
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