Director

Henry Joost: Movies & Box Office

films: 14
on screen: 2010–2024
box office: $646M
average score: 62

Born: October 30, 1982 (age 43)
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Filmmaker
Years active: 2011-present
Spouses: Sofia Black-D'Elia

Biggest hits

The Best Henry Joost Movies

The films of Henry Joost that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Paranormal Activity: The Chronology (2012) leads with $207M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Henry Joost's Career in Numbers

Henry Joost's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Henry Joost works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from NY Export: Opus Jazz (2010) to Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Henry Joost Movies by Decade

2010s 10
2020s 2

The 2010s were Henry Joost's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Henry Joost Movies by Genre

Documentary 3
Horror 3
Drama 2
Action 1
Sci-Fi 1
Adventure 1
Thriller 1

Documentary is the genre Henry Joost has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of horror (3).

Henry Joost Career Milestones

First film: NY Export: Opus Jazz 2010
Biggest box office hit: Paranormal Activity: The Chronology $207M worldwide
Best-rated film: Secret Headquarters Movie Echo Score 62
Newest film: Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story 2024

14 credits

Henry Joost Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Henry Joost is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Henry Joost

Henry Joost in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Henry Joost?

Henry Joost was born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1982 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Henry Joost is a prominent American filmmaker, well-known for his diverse and impactful contributions to the movie industry. Born on October 30, 1982, he has demonstrated his skills not only in directing but also in writing, evident in the variety of projects he has worked on. Joost’s notable works have spanned across a range of genres, with him directing alongside Ariel Schulman, an array of films such as 'Catfish', 'Paranormal Activity 3' and '4', 'Nerve' and 'Project Power'. Each of these films has garnered acclaim, bolstering Joost's reputation in the film industry.

His career took an exciting turn in 2018 when he co-directed the Netflix sci-fi superhero thriller film 'Project Power' with Ariel Schulman. The screenplay was from Mattson Tomlin and starred renowned actors Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback. Project Power was released on August 14, 2020, further cementing Joost's standing in the movie industry. His filmography with Ariel Schulman is vast and includes 'Viral'(2016), and the upcoming 'Secret Headquarters'(2022), for which he is also the writer. Joost is not only a brilliant filmmaker but also a dedicated family man, married to actress Sofia Black-D'Elia.

Works with

Who Henry Joost Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Henry Joost shares the most films with. Ariel Schulman comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Molly Ephraim (2).

FAQ

Henry Joost: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Henry Joost been in?

Henry Joost is credited on 14 films, from 2010 to 2024. 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 Henry Joost's highest-grossing movie?

Paranormal Activity: The Chronology (2012) is Henry Joost's biggest box office hit, with $207M worldwide, ahead of Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) ($207M). Across every film with box office figures, Henry Joost's movies have made $646M.

Henry Joost's biggest hits

What is the best Henry Joost movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Henry Joost's best-rated film is Secret Headquarters (2022) with a score of 62.

Best Henry Joost movies, ranked

How old is Henry Joost?

Henry Joost is 43 years old, born on October 30, 1982 in Frankfurt, Germany.

What is Henry Joost's newest movie?

The most recent film on Henry Joost's filmography is Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story (2024), which Henry Joost directed.

Who does Henry Joost work with most often?

Henry Joost shares the most films with Ariel Schulman (12 films), Molly Ephraim (2 films) and Christopher Nicholas Smith (2 films).

The Best Henry Joost Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 directing credits.

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