Kyle Chandler: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 27
- on screen
- 1985–2026
- box office
- $1.52B
- average score
- 62
- Born
- September 17, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Buffalo, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Kyle Martin Chandler
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1986-present
- Spouses
- Kathryn Macquarrie
- Children
- 2
The Best Kyle Chandler Movies
The highest-rated films Kyle Chandler is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. First Man (2018) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 First Man 2018 · Deke Slayton -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Game Night 2018 · Brooks -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 Anniversary 2025 · Paul Taylor -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Slumberland 2022 · Peter -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Godzilla vs. Kong 2021 · Mark Russell -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 The Midnight Sky 2020 · Mitchell
Kyle Chandler's Career in Numbers
Kyle Chandler's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kyle Chandler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from North and South (1985) to The Rip (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Kyle Chandler Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 6
The 2010s were Kyle Chandler's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Kyle Chandler Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Action 5
- Thriller 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Adventure 1
- Comedy 1
- Biography 1
- Family 1
- Horror 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Kyle Chandler has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (5).
Kyle Chandler Career Milestones
- First film
- North and South 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Godzilla vs. Kong $470M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- First Man Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- The Rip 2026
Kyle Chandler Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kyle Chandler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Kyle Chandler Movies as an Actor
26- 2026
The Rip Action Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2025
Anniversary as Paul Taylor · Thriller Worldwide box office: $673K Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2025
Back in Action as Chuck · Action Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2022
Slumberland as Peter · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2021
Godzilla vs. Kong as Mark Russell · Action Worldwide box office: $470M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2020
The Midnight Sky as Mitchell · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $70K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2019
Godzilla: King of the Monsters as Dr. Mark Russell · Action Worldwide box office: $387M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2019
Catch-22 as Colonel Cathcart · Comedy - 2018
First Man as Deke Slayton · Biography Worldwide box office: $106M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2018
The Vanishing Of Sidney Hall as The Searcher · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018
Game Night as Brooks · Action Worldwide box office: $118M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2016
Manchester by the Sea Drama Worldwide box office: $79M - 2015
Carol Drama Worldwide box office: $44.4M - 2013
The Naughty List as Santa (voice) · Family - 2013
A Monsterous Holiday as Coach · Horror - 2013
The Spectacular Now Drama Worldwide box office: $6.92M - 2013
Broken City Drama Worldwide box office: $34.7M - 2011
Super 8 Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $260M - 2003
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself as Raoul Walsh · Drama - 1999
Angel’s Dance as Tony · Romance - 1995
Convict Cowboy as Clay Treyton · Drama - 1995
Sleep, Baby, Sleep as Peter Walker · Thriller - 1992
Pure Country as Buddy Jackson · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.2M - 1989
Home Fires Burning as Billy Benefield · Tv movie - 1988
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story as Skinner · Drama - 1985
North and South as Charles Main · Drama
Kyle Chandler in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Kyle Chandler?
Kyle Chandler was born in Buffalo, New York, U.S. in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kyle Martin Chandler, born on September 17, 1965, in Buffalo, New York, is a celebrated American actor. He started making waves in the industry for his performance as Eric Taylor in the NBC series 'Friday Night Lights' from 2006–2011, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011. Coming from a humble screen acting debut in 1988 in a television film, 'Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story', Chandler's talent was evident early on. He landed his first regular television role in the ABC drama 'Homefront' from 1991–1993, following which he played the lead role of Gary Hobson in the CBS series 'Early Edition' from 1996–2000. In an impressive career spanning several decades, Chandler has showcased his versatile acting skills across a range devices including 'King Kong' in 2005, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' in 2013, and 'Bloodline' from 2015–2017. The latter being a Netflix thriller series earned him additional Primetime Emmy Award nominations.** Chandler grew up in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Loganville, Georgia, having been raised Roman Catholic. His mother was a highly active breeder and judge in the Great Dane Club of America. He graduated from George Walton Academy and later attended the University of Georgia where he was a drama major until he dropped out to pursue a television deal in 1988. Chandler's impactful career started in earnest in 1988 when he was signed by the American Broadcasting Company. His film debut was in the 1992 George Strait film, 'Pure Country'. It's evident that his career has been a mix of television and film throughout the decades. His focus has largely been on film work, especially post the 2006–2011 period following the end of the 'Friday Night Lights' series. Notably, Chandler has reprised roles in films like 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' in 2019 and 'Godzilla vs. Kong' in 2021. Chandler's commitment to his craft is highly celebrated and his expansive career continues to grow with promising roles.
Who Kyle Chandler Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kyle Chandler shares the most films with. Cory Michael Smith comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Matthew Lillard (2).
Kyle Chandler: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kyle Chandler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kyle Chandler been in?
Kyle Chandler is credited on 27 films, from 1985 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kyle Chandler's highest-grossing movie?
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) is Kyle Chandler's biggest box office hit, with $470M worldwide, ahead of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) ($387M). Across every film with box office figures, Kyle Chandler's movies have made $1.52B.
Kyle Chandler's biggest hits What is the best Kyle Chandler movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kyle Chandler's best-rated film is First Man (2018) with a score of 80, followed by Game Night (2018) (78).
Best Kyle Chandler movies, ranked How old is Kyle Chandler?
Kyle Chandler is 61 years old, born on September 17, 1965 in Buffalo, New York, U.S..
What is Kyle Chandler's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kyle Chandler's filmography is The Rip (2026).
Who does Kyle Chandler work with most often?
Kyle Chandler shares the most films with Cory Michael Smith (2 films), Matthew Lillard (2 films) and Demián Bichir (2 films).
The Best Kyle Chandler Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.
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