Director

Leslie Small: Movies & Box Office

films: 28
on screen: 2001–2022
box office: $72.4M
average score: 49

Born: January 1, 1968 (age 58)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Film director, Film producer
Years active: 1998-present

Known for

The Best Leslie Small Movies

The highest-rated films Leslie Small is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020) scores highest, at 59. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Leslie Small's Career in Numbers

Leslie Small's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Leslie Small works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hood Rat (2001) to 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Leslie Small Movies by Decade

2000s 10
2010s 13
2020s 5

The 2010s were Leslie Small's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Leslie Small Movies by Genre

Comedy 21
Documentary 3
Drama 2
Tv movie 1
Sci-Fi 1

Comedy is the genre Leslie Small has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of documentary (3).

Leslie Small Career Milestones

First film: Hood Rat 2001
Biggest box office hit: Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain $32.3M worldwide
Best-rated film: Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given Movie Echo Score 59
Newest film: 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson 2022

28 credits

Leslie Small Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Leslie Small is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Leslie Small?

Leslie Small was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Leslie Small, born in 1968/1969, is a notable American film director and producer who began his career in 1998. He obtained his first production experience shooting a commercial for Master P's No Limit Films. Small collaborated with Mo'Nique to create her one-woman show titled Mo'Nique: One Night Stand in 2005. Around this time, the duo also discussed producing a comedy film set in the world of hair, resulting in Small's directorial debut with Hair Show (2004). Since then, Small's body of work has grown significantly, showcasing his prowess in the industry. He has filmed a wide range of films and television specials, including popular Kevin Hart performances such as Laugh at My Pain (2011), Let Me Explain (2013), What Now? (2016), and Irresponsible (2019).

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Small possesses several academic degrees. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a master's degree in Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Economics. His impressive filmography also includes Charlie Hustle: Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire (1999), Earthquake: About Got Damm Time (2005), Steve Harvey: Still Trippin' (2008), A Good Man Is Hard to Find (2008), and Undercover Brother 2 (2019), among others.

Works with

Who Leslie Small Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Leslie Small shares the most films with. Kevin Hart comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Tim Story (3).

FAQ

Leslie Small: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Leslie Small been in?

Leslie Small is credited on 28 films, from 2001 to 2022. All of them 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 Leslie Small's highest-grossing movie?

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013) is Leslie Small's biggest box office hit, with $32.3M worldwide, ahead of Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016) ($23.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Leslie Small's movies have made $72.4M.

Leslie Small's biggest hits

What is the best Leslie Small movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Leslie Small's best-rated film is Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020) with a score of 59, followed by 2 Minutes of Fame (2020) (54).

Best Leslie Small movies, ranked

How old is Leslie Small?

Leslie Small is 58 years old, born on January 1, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Leslie Small's newest movie?

The most recent film on Leslie Small's filmography is 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson (2022), which Leslie Small directed.

Who does Leslie Small work with most often?

Leslie Small shares the most films with Kevin Hart (9 films), Tim Story (3 films) and Katt Williams (3 films).

The Best Leslie Small Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 directing credits.

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