Irène Jacob: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1989–2026
- box office
- $64.3M
- average score
- 74
- Born
- July 15, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Suresnes, France
- Full name
- Irène Marie Jacob
- Citizenship
- France, Switzerland
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Jérôme Kircher
- Children
- 2
The Best Irène Jacob Movies
The highest-rated films Irène Jacob is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Meeting with Pol Pot (2025) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Irène Jacob's Career in Numbers
Irène Jacob's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Irène Jacob works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gang of Four (1989) to A Private Life (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Irène Jacob Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 10
The 2010s were Irène Jacob's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Irène Jacob Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Comedy 10
- Crime 3
- Mystery 2
- Family 1
- Documentary 1
- Romance 1
- History 1
- Animation 1
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre Irène Jacob has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (10).
Irène Jacob Career Milestones
- First film
- Gang of Four 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- The Secret Garden $31.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Meeting with Pol Pot Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- A Private Life 2026
Irène Jacob Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Irène Jacob is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Irène Jacob Movies as an Actor
39- 2026
A Private Life as Vera · Crime Worldwide box office: $10.4M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2025
Meeting with Pol Pot as Lise Delbo · Drama Worldwide box office: $367K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2025
A Private Life as Vera · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2025
Who by Fire as Hélène · Drama Worldwide box office: $111K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2024
Why War Drama - 2024
Shikun Drama - 2024
Le Voyage en pyjama as Florence · Comedy Worldwide box office: $141K - 2023
Liaison as Sophie Saint-Roch · Comedy - 2021
Villa Caprice as Nancy Fontaine · Drama Worldwide box office: $919K - 2020
Romantic Guide to Lost Places as Brigitte · Drama Worldwide box office: $49K - 2019
À cause des filles…? as Eliane · Comedy - 2017
Tales of Mexico as Ángela · Drama - 2017
Dark as Michelle Zubarain · Drama - 2016
Two Snails Set Off as (voice) · Family - 2016
Eternity as Mère de Gabrielle · Drama Worldwide box office: $841K - 2015
Sayonara Drama - 2015
The Easy Way Out as Mathilde · Comedy Worldwide box office: $329K - 2015
Paris, Love, Cut as Chloé Artaud · Comedy - 2014
François Truffaut l’insoumis as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2014
We Love You, You Bastard as Printemps Kaminsky · Comedy - 2010
Rio Sex Comedy as Irène · Comedy - 2009
The French Kissers as La mère d'Aurore · Romance Worldwide box office: $7.97M - 2008
The Dust of Time as Eleni · Drama Worldwide box office: $570K - 2007
Fallen Heroes as Anne · Crime Worldwide box office: $81.9K - 2006
The Education of Fairies as Ingrid · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.09M - 2004
Battle of the Brave as Angélique de Roquebrune · History Worldwide box office: $2.06M - 2003
The Legend of Princess Parva as Parva's Mother (voice) · Animation - 2002
The Landlords as Julie · Comedy Worldwide box office: $773K - 2002
Letter from an Unknown Woman as Rose · Tv movie - 2001
Four Play as Fiona Delgrazia · Comedy - 2000
The Marcorelle Affair as Agneska · Thriller - 1999
Spy Games as Natasha Scriabina / Anna Belinka · Action - 1999
My Life So Far as Aunt Heloise · Comedy Worldwide box office: $636K - 1997
Incognito as Prof. Marieke van den Broeck · Crime - 1995
All Men Are Mortal as Regina · Drama - 1994
Three Colors: Red Drama Worldwide box office: $3.64M - 1993
The Secret Garden Drama Worldwide box office: $31.2M - 1991
The Double Life of Veronique Drama Worldwide box office: $2.18M - 1989
Gang of Four as Marine · Mystery
Irène Jacob in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Irène Jacob?
Irène Jacob was born in Suresnes, France in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Irène Marie Jacob, known famously as Irène Jacob, is a decorated French-Swiss actress born on 15th July 1966. She became prominent due to her collaboration with the Polish film director, Krzysztof Kieślowski, capturing the esteemed 1991 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for the film 'The Double Life of Veronique'. Her prolific acting credentials also include a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Three Colours: Red' in 1994. Some of her other well-recognized films encompass 'The Secret Garden' (1993), 'Beyond the Clouds' (1995), 'U.S. Marshals' (1998), and 'Eternity' (2016). Irène's craft wasn't limited to the big screen - her impeccable portrayal in theatre captured audiences' hearts as she played the title role in Madame Melville alongside Macaulay Culkin in London's West End in 2000. She also appeared on television, featuring in the Showtime series 'The Affair' in its 3rd season in 2016. With fluent proficiency in French, English, German, and Italian, her linguistic prowess is as compelling as her theatrical achievements. Irène's acting journey started in the Louis Malle film 'Au revoir les enfants' (1987), portraying the character of a piano teacher. As a testament to her versatility, she explored writing and authored the book 'Big Bang' in 2019.
Who Irène Jacob Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Irène Jacob shares the most films with. Mathieu Amalric comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Claude Perron (3).
Irène Jacob: Questions & Answers
How many movies Irène Jacob has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Irène Jacob been in?
Irène Jacob is credited on 45 films, from 1989 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Irène Jacob's highest-grossing movie?
The Secret Garden (1993) is Irène Jacob's biggest box office hit, with $31.2M worldwide, ahead of A Private Life (2026) ($10.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Irène Jacob's movies have made $64.3M.
Irène Jacob's biggest hits What is the best Irène Jacob movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Irène Jacob's best-rated film is Meeting with Pol Pot (2025) with a score of 78, followed by Who by Fire (2025) (75).
Best Irène Jacob movies, ranked How old is Irène Jacob?
Irène Jacob is 60 years old, born on July 15, 1966 in Suresnes, France.
What is Irène Jacob's newest movie?
The most recent film on Irène Jacob's filmography is A Private Life (2026), in the role of Vera.
Who does Irène Jacob work with most often?
Irène Jacob shares the most films with Mathieu Amalric (4 films), Claude Perron (3 films) and Agnieszka Holland (3 films).
The Best Irène Jacob Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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