Jane Campion: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 25
- as director
- 16
- on screen
- 1983–2022
- box office
- $86.3M
- award wins
- 9
- average score
- 79
- Born
- April 30, 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Full name
- Elizabeth Jane Campion
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Producer, Director
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Colin David Englert
- Children
- 2
The Best Jane Campion Movies
The films of Jane Campion that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Piano (1993) leads with $40.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $40.2M The Piano 1993 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $23.7M In the Cut 2003 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $14.4M Bright Star 2009 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $3.69M The Portrait of a Lady 1996 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.77M Holy Smoke 1999 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.06M An Angel at My Table 1990 · Biography
Jane Campion's Career in Numbers
Jane Campion's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jane Campion works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Passionless Moments (1983) to Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Jane Campion Movies by Decade
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were Jane Campion's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Jane Campion Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Mystery 2
- Biography 2
- Documentary 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Jane Campion has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of mystery (2).
Jane Campion Career Milestones
- First film
- Passionless Moments 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- The Piano $40.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Power of the Dog Movie Echo Score 79
- Newest film
- Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion 2022
Jane Campion Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jane Campion is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 16 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Jane Campion
16- 2021
The Power of the Dog Drama Worldwide box office: $271K Movie Echo Score: 79 - 2017
Top of the Lake: China Girl Mystery - 2013
Top of the Lake Crime - 2009 Bright Star Biography Worldwide box office: $14.4M
- 2006
The Water Diary Drama - 2003 In the Cut Mystery Worldwide box office: $23.7M
- 1999 Holy Smoke Drama Worldwide box office: $1.77M
- 1996 The Portrait of a Lady Drama Worldwide box office: $3.69M
- 1993 The Piano Drama Worldwide box office: $40.2M
- 1990 An Angel at My Table Biography Worldwide box office: $1.06M
- 1989
Sweetie Drama Worldwide box office: $939K - 1986
Two Friends Drama - 1984
A Girl’s Own Story Drama - 1984
Mishaps of Seduction and Conquest - 1983
Passionless Moments Drama - 1983
Peel Drama
Jane Campion Movies as an Actor
1
Jane Campion in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2022
Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman as Herself · Documentary - 2016
Xavier Dolan: Bound to Impossible as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2015
The Legend of the Palme d’Or as Self · Documentary - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2012
A Special Day as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $272K - 2002
The Making of ‘An Angel at My Table’ as Self · Documentary - 2000
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema as Self · Documentary - 1997
Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady as Self · Documentary
Jane Campion: Awards & Nominations
9 wins from 17 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 1990 to 2022. That includes 2 Oscars: Best Director for The Power of the Dog and Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) for The Piano. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 2 wins from 5 nominations -
Oscars 2 wins from 3 nominations -
Critics' Choice 2 wins from 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 win from 3 nominations -
DGA Awards 1 win from 2 nominations -
TIFF 1 win from 2 nominations
- 94th Academy Awards
- Jane Campion: Win Best Director The Power of the Dog
- 75th British Academy Film Awards
- Jane Campion: Win Best Film The Power of the Dog
- Jane Campion: Win Best Director The Power of the Dog
- Jane Campion: Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay The Power of the Dog
- 79th Golden Globe Awards
- Jane Campion: Win Best Director The Power of the Dog
- 27th Critics' Choice Awards
- Jane Campion: Win Best Director The Power of the Dog
- Jane Campion: Win Best Adapted Screenplay The Power of the Dog
- 74th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Jane Campion: Win Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The Power of the Dog
- TIFF Awards 2021
- Jane Campion: Nominated People's Choice Award, Second Runner Up The Power of the Dog
- 46th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Jane Campion: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The Piano
- 15th Toronto International Film Festival Awards
- Jane Campion: Win International Critics' Award An Angel at My Table
Who Is Jane Campion?
Jane Campion was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1954 and is 72 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM, born on April 30, 1954, is a renowned New Zealand filmmaker recognized for her contributions to the film industry. Campion has broken the glass ceiling in the world of filmmaking multiple times and continues to be a strong voice for women in the industry. Best known for writing and directing critically acclaimed films 'The Piano' and 'The Power of the Dog,' she has received two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards in her career.
In the 2016 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to film. She is the only woman to date to be nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Director and the first female filmmaker to receive the Palme d'Or. Her other notable works include the films 'An Angel at My Table,' 'The Portrait of a Lady,' 'Holy Smoke!' and 'Bright Star.' Campion also impressed the television audience by co-creating the series 'Top of the Lake', for which she received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Her talent runs deep into her ability to break the limitations of painting and sculpture to create visually thought-provoking films.
Who Jane Campion Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jane Campion shares the most films with. Geneviève Lemon comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Nicole Kidman (3).
Jane Campion: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jane Campion has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jane Campion been in?
Jane Campion is credited on 25 films, from 1983 to 2022. 1 of them as an actor and 16 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 Jane Campion's highest-grossing movie?
The Piano (1993) is Jane Campion's biggest box office hit, with $40.2M worldwide, ahead of In the Cut (2003) ($23.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Jane Campion's movies have made $86.3M.
Jane Campion's biggest hits What is the best Jane Campion movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jane Campion's best-rated film is The Power of the Dog (2021) with a score of 79.
Best Jane Campion movies, ranked Has Jane Campion won an Oscar?
Jane Campion has won 2 Oscars: Best Director for The Power of the Dog at the 2022 ceremony and Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) for The Piano at the 1994 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jane Campion has 9 wins from 17 nominations.
How old is Jane Campion?
Jane Campion is 72 years old, born on April 30, 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Jane Campion's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jane Campion's filmography is Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman (2022), in the role of Herself.
Who does Jane Campion work with most often?
Jane Campion shares the most films with Geneviève Lemon (4 films), Nicole Kidman (3 films) and Holly Hunter (3 films).
The Best Jane Campion Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 directing credits.
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