Actor & Director

Jeff Wadlow: Movies & Box Office

films: 14
as director: 11
on screen: 2002–2026
box office: $471M
average score: 39

Born: March 2, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace: Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Full name: Jeffrey Clark Wadlow
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active: 1996-present

Known for

The Best Jeff Wadlow Movies

The highest-rated films Jeff Wadlow is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Truth or Dare (2018) scores highest, at 59. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Jeff Wadlow's Career in Numbers

Jeff Wadlow's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jeff Wadlow works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Tower of Babble (2002) to The Devil's Mouth (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Jeff Wadlow Movies by Decade

2000s 5
2010s 4
2020s 5

The 2000s were Jeff Wadlow's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Jeff Wadlow Movies by Genre

Action 3
Horror 2
Adventure 2
Thriller 2
Fantasy 1
Romance 1
Drama 1
History 1
Comedy 1

Action is the genre Jeff Wadlow has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of horror (2).

Jeff Wadlow Career Milestones

First film: The Tower of Babble 2002
Biggest box office hit: Blumhouse's Truth or Dare $95.3M worldwide
Best-rated film: Truth or Dare Movie Echo Score 59
Newest film: The Devil's Mouth 2026

14 credits

Jeff Wadlow Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jeff Wadlow is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 11 as director and 3 as actor. Rated films average a score of 39. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Jeff Wadlow

Jeff Wadlow Movies as an Actor

Biography

Who Is Jeff Wadlow?

Jeff Wadlow was born in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jeffrey Clark Wadlow, born on March 2, 1976, is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He's most recognized for films such as Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2, and Fantasy Island. In 2022, Wadlow was acknowledged by his peers when he was nominated for a DGA award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary. Born in Arlington, Virginia, Wadlow graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in History and Film, and he later completed further studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television in 2001.

Wadlow's directorial debut was 'Cry Wolf' in 2005, financed by winnings from the 2002 Chrysler Million Dollar Film Competition. His 2008 film 'Never Back Down' received the MTV movie award for 'Best Fight.' Wadlow went on to write and direct Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the black comedy superhero film Kick-Ass, in 2013. In recent years, Wadlow directed and co-wrote the horror film, Truth or Dare, and the action thriller Bloodshot. He's also ventured into television, writing for series like Bates Motel and The Strain, and recently earning a DGA award nomination for his work on the reboot of 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' for Paramount/Nickelodeon.

Works with

Who Jeff Wadlow Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jeff Wadlow shares the most films with. Lucy Hale comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Aurora Perrineau (2).

FAQ

Jeff Wadlow: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jeff Wadlow been in?

Jeff Wadlow is credited on 14 films, from 2002 to 2026. 3 of them as an actor and 11 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 Jeff Wadlow's highest-grossing movie?

Blumhouse's Truth or Dare (2018) is Jeff Wadlow's biggest box office hit, with $95.3M worldwide, ahead of Truth or Dare (2018) ($95.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Jeff Wadlow's movies have made $471M.

Jeff Wadlow's biggest hits

What is the best Jeff Wadlow movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jeff Wadlow's best-rated film is Truth or Dare (2018) with a score of 59, followed by The Devil's Mouth (2026) (45).

Best Jeff Wadlow movies, ranked

How old is Jeff Wadlow?

Jeff Wadlow is 50 years old, born on March 2, 1976 in Arlington, Virginia, U.S..

What is Jeff Wadlow's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jeff Wadlow's filmography is The Devil's Mouth (2026), which Jeff Wadlow directed.

Who does Jeff Wadlow work with most often?

Jeff Wadlow shares the most films with Lucy Hale (4 films), Aurora Perrineau (2 films) and Gary Anthony Williams (2 films).

The Best Jeff Wadlow Movies, Ranked

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

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