Joe Wright: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 16
- as director
- 14
- on screen
- 1985–2024
- box office
- $716M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 62
- Born
- August 25, 1972 (age 54)
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Full name
- Joseph Wright
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Film director
- Years active
- 1997-present
- Spouses
- Anoushka Shankar, Haley Bennett
- Children
- 3
The Best Joe Wright Movies
The films of Joe Wright that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Darkest Hour (2017) leads with $151M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $151M Darkest Hour 2017 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $129M Pride & Prejudice 2005 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $129M Atonement 2007 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $129M Pan 2015 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $68.9M Anna Karenina 2012 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $63.8M Hanna 2011 · Action
Joe Wright's Career in Numbers
Joe Wright's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joe Wright works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Poison Ivy (1985) to M – Son of the Century (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Joe Wright Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 3
The 2000s were Joe Wright's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Joe Wright Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Comedy 3
- Biography 2
- Tv movie 1
- Adventure 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Joe Wright has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Joe Wright Career Milestones
- First film
- Poison Ivy 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Darkest Hour $151M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Darkest Hour Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- M – Son of the Century 2024
Joe Wright Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joe Wright is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 14 as director and 2 as actor. 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 Joe Wright
14- 2024
M – Son of the Century Drama - 2021
Cyrano Drama Worldwide box office: $6.4M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2021
The Woman in the Window Drama Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2017 Darkest Hour Biography Worldwide box office: $151M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2016
Black Mirror: Nosedive Tv movie - 2015 Pan Adventure Worldwide box office: $129M
- 2012 Anna Karenina Drama Worldwide box office: $68.9M
- 2011 Hanna Action Worldwide box office: $63.8M
- 2009
The Soloist Biography Worldwide box office: $38.3M - 2007 Atonement Drama Worldwide box office: $129M
- 2005 Pride & Prejudice Drama Worldwide box office: $129M
- 2003
Charles II: The Power and The Passion Drama - 2001
Bob & Rose Comedy - 2000
Nature Boy Drama
Joe Wright Movies as an Actor
2
Joe Wright: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 8 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2006 to 2022. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 6 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 75th British Academy Film Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Outstanding British Film Cyrano
- 71st British Academy Film Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Best Film Darkest Hour
- Joe Wright: Nominated Outstanding British Film Darkest Hour
- 66th British Academy Film Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Outstanding British Film Anna Karenina
- 61st British Academy Film Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Best Director Atonement
- 13th Critics' Choice Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Best Director Atonement
- 65th Golden Globe Awards
- Joe Wright: Nominated Best Director Atonement
- 59th British Academy Film Awards
- Joe Wright: Win Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Pride & Prejudice
Who Is Joe Wright?
Joe Wright was born in London, England in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joseph Wright, born on 25 August 1972, is an acclaimed English film director with a filmography that includes adaptations such as Pride & Prejudice (2005), Atonement (2007), Anna Karenina (2012), and Cyrano (2021). Known for his distinctive aesthetic and emotional style, Wright has also directed the action thriller Hanna (2011), the Peter Pan origin story Pan (2015), and the critically lauded Darkest Hour (2017).
From a young age, Wright displayed interest in the arts and had a penchant for film-making. His career began in earnest at his parents’ puppet theatre, the Little Angel Theatre in Islington, which laid a solid foundation for his future endeavors. He received critical acclaim for his first short film, which bolstered his career and enabled him to direct several serials throughout the early 2000s. Wright's successful transition to feature films was marked by his critically approved adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. He won a BAFTA award for best newcomer for Pride & Prejudice and was the youngest director to have a film open the Venice Film Festival with Atonement.
Who Joe Wright Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joe Wright shares the most films with. Keira Knightley comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Lesley Sharp (2).
Joe Wright: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joe Wright has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joe Wright been in?
Joe Wright is credited on 16 films, from 1985 to 2024. 2 of them as an actor and 14 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 Joe Wright's highest-grossing movie?
Darkest Hour (2017) is Joe Wright's biggest box office hit, with $151M worldwide, ahead of Pride & Prejudice (2005) ($129M). Across every film with box office figures, Joe Wright's movies have made $716M.
Joe Wright's biggest hits What is the best Joe Wright movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joe Wright's best-rated film is Darkest Hour (2017) with a score of 78, followed by Cyrano (2021) (66).
Best Joe Wright movies, ranked Has Joe Wright won an Oscar?
Joe Wright has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joe Wright has 1 win from 8 nominations.
How old is Joe Wright?
Joe Wright is 54 years old, born on August 25, 1972 in London, England.
What is Joe Wright's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joe Wright's filmography is M – Son of the Century (2024), which Joe Wright directed.
Who does Joe Wright work with most often?
Joe Wright shares the most films with Keira Knightley (3 films), Lesley Sharp (2 films) and Ben Mendelsohn (2 films).
The Best Joe Wright Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.
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