Ian Russell: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 7
- as director
- 5
- on screen
- 2008–2026
- average score
- 71
Ian Russell's Career in Numbers
Ian Russell's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ian Russell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Killing Death (2008) to Queen of Chess (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Ian Russell Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Ian Russell's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Ian Russell Movies by Genre
- Fantasy 2
- Comedy 2
- Documentary 1
- Horror 1
Fantasy is the genre Ian Russell has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Ian Russell Career Milestones
- First film
- The Killing Death 2008
- Best-rated film
- Queen of Chess Movie Echo Score 71
- Newest film
- Queen of Chess 2026
Ian Russell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ian Russell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 5 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Ian Russell
5
Ian Russell Movies as an Actor
2
Ian Russell: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ian Russell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ian Russell been in?
Ian Russell is credited on 7 films, from 2008 to 2026. 2 of them as an actor and 5 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 the best Ian Russell movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ian Russell's best-rated film is Queen of Chess (2026) with a score of 71.
Best Ian Russell movies, ranked What is Ian Russell's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ian Russell's filmography is Queen of Chess (2026), in the role of Announcer.
The Best Ian Russell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.
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