Eric Bana: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 2001–2026
- box office
- $1.47B
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 67
- Born
- August 9, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Full name
- Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, producer, director
- Years active
- 1993-present
- Spouses
- Rebecca Gleeson
- Children
- 2
The Best Eric Bana Movies
The highest-rated films Eric Bana is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Memoir of a Snail (2024) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Memoir of a Snail 2024 · James The Magistrate -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Blueback 2023 · Macka -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2022 · Monterey Jack -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 The Dry 2021 · Aaron Falk -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Back to the Outback 2021 · Chaz -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Apex 2026 · Action
Eric Bana's Career in Numbers
Eric Bana's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eric Bana works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Chopper (2001) to Apex (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Eric Bana Movies by Decade
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 9
The 2010s were Eric Bana's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Eric Bana Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Action 7
- Documentary 3
- Animation 2
- Thriller 2
- Adventure 2
- Biography 2
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Eric Bana has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (7).
Eric Bana Career Milestones
- First film
- Chopper 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- Troy $497M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Envoy: Shark Cull Movie Echo Score 93
- Newest film
- Apex 2026
Eric Bana Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Eric Bana is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Eric Bana Movies as an Actor
28- 2026 Apex Action Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2024 Memoir of a Snail as James The Magistrate · Animation Worldwide box office: $7.65M Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2024
A Sacrifice as Ben Monroe · Drama Worldwide box office: $130K Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2024
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 as Falk · Thriller Worldwide box office: $5.79M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2023 Blueback as Macka · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.82M Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2022 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers as Monterey Jack · Adventure Worldwide box office: $623K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2021 Back to the Outback as Chaz · Adventure Worldwide box office: $7.09M Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2021
Envoy: Shark Cull as Narrator (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $14K Movie Echo Score: 93 - 2021 The Dry as Aaron Falk · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.6M Movie Echo Score: 71
- 2018
Finke: There & Back as Narrator (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $202K - 2018
Great Barrier Reef 3D as Narrator (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $423K - 2018
The Forgiven as Piet Blomfeld · Thriller Worldwide box office: $42.2K Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2017
The Secret Scripture as Dr. Grene · Drama Worldwide box office: $695K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2016
The Finest Hours Action Worldwide box office: $52.1M - 2014
Deliver Us From Evil Action Worldwide box office: $87.9M - 2013
Lone Survivor Action Worldwide box office: $155M - 2013
Closed Circuit Drama Worldwide box office: $6.33M - 2012
Deadfall Drama Worldwide box office: $1.95M - 2011
Hanna Action Worldwide box office: $63.8M - 2009
The Time Traveler's Wife Drama Worldwide box office: $101M - 2009
Mary and Max as Damien (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.74M - 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl Biography Worldwide box office: $78.2M - 2007
Lucky You Drama Worldwide box office: $8.46M - 2005
Munich Drama Worldwide box office: $131M - 2004
Troy Action Worldwide box office: $497M - 2003
Hulk Action Worldwide box office: $245M - 2002
The Nugget as Lotto · Comedy Worldwide box office: $986K - 2001
Chopper Biography Worldwide box office: $311K
Eric Bana in Documentaries & Specials
2
Eric Bana: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 1 award body, from 2021 to 2025. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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14th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards- Eric Bana: Nominated Best Lead Actor Force of Nature: The Dry 2
- 13th AACTA Awards
- Eric Bana: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Blueback
- 11th AACTA Awards
- Eric Bana: Nominated Best Lead Actor The Dry
Who Is Eric Bana?
Eric Bana was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović AM, known professionally as Eric Bana, is an Australian actor, comedian, producer, and director who was born on 9 August 1968 in Melbourne, Victoria. He started his career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before gaining recognition in The Castle (1997). His subsequent role in biographical film Chopper (2000) and as the Hulk (2003) further solidified his standing.
After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana grabbed Hollywood's attention with his performance in war film Black Hawk Down (2001). He further starred in epic Troy (2004), Spielberg's thriller Munich (2005), played villain Nero in Star Trek (2009), and portrayed Lieutenant commander Erik S. Kristensen in Lone Survivor (2013), among others. Born to a Croatian father and a German mother, Bana is proud of his European heritage. He is also a motor racing enthusiast and has participated in various competitions in Australia. Bana has used his platform to support various charitable organizations and was appointed Member of the Order of Australia in 2019.
Who Eric Bana Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Eric Bana shares the most films with. Jeremy Lindsay Taylor comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Drew Barrymore (2).
Eric Bana: Questions & Answers
How many movies Eric Bana has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Eric Bana been in?
Eric Bana is credited on 30 films, from 2001 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Eric Bana's highest-grossing movie?
Troy (2004) is Eric Bana's biggest box office hit, with $497M worldwide, ahead of Hulk (2003) ($245M). Across every film with box office figures, Eric Bana's movies have made $1.47B.
Eric Bana's biggest hits What is the best Eric Bana movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eric Bana's best-rated film is Envoy: Shark Cull (2021) with a score of 93, followed by Memoir of a Snail (2024) (86).
Best Eric Bana movies, ranked Has Eric Bana won an Oscar?
Eric Bana has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Eric Bana has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Eric Bana?
Eric Bana is 58 years old, born on August 9, 1968 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is Eric Bana's newest movie?
The most recent film on Eric Bana's filmography is Apex (2026).
Who does Eric Bana work with most often?
Eric Bana shares the most films with Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (2 films), Drew Barrymore (2 films) and Jacki Weaver (2 films).
The Best Eric Bana Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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