Luc Besson: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 23
- as director
- 20
- on screen
- 1981–2026
- box office
- $1.29B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 59
- Born
- March 18, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Full name
- Luc Paul Maurice Besson
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- Director, producer, screenwriter
- Years active
- 1981-present
- Spouses
- Anne Parillaud, Maïwenn Le Besco, Milla Jovovich, Virginie Silla
- Children
- 5
The Best Luc Besson Movies
The films of Luc Besson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Lucy (2014) leads with $469M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $469M Lucy 2014 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $264M The Fifth Element 1997 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $109M Arthur and the Invisibles 2006 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $78.4M The Family 2013 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $67M The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc 1999 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $52.4M Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard 2009 · Adventure
Luc Besson's Career in Numbers
Luc Besson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Luc Besson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Penultimate (1981) to Dracula (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Luc Besson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Luc Besson's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Luc Besson Movies by Genre
- Action 6
- Adventure 3
- Fantasy 2
- Biography 2
- Drama 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Crime 1
- Family 1
- Music 1
- Romance 1
Action is the genre Luc Besson has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of adventure (3).
Luc Besson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Penultimate 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- Lucy $469M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Dracula Movie Echo Score 61
- Newest film
- Dracula 2026
Luc Besson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Luc Besson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 20 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Luc Besson
20- 2026
Dracula Fantasy Worldwide box office: $42.5M Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2024
DogMan Crime Worldwide box office: $4.38M Movie Echo Score: 59 - 2019
Anna Action Worldwide box office: $31.6M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2014 Lucy Action Worldwide box office: $469M
- 2013 The Family Action Worldwide box office: $78.4M
- 2012
The Lady Biography Worldwide box office: $7.83M - 2010
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds Family Worldwide box office: $33.9M - 2010
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec Action Worldwide box office: $34.6M - 2009 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard Adventure Worldwide box office: $52.4M
- 2007
Angel-A Fantasy - 2006 Arthur and the Invisibles Adventure Worldwide box office: $109M
- 2000
The Big Blue Drama Worldwide box office: $3.73M - 1999 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Biography Worldwide box office: $67M
- 1997 The Fifth Element Action Worldwide box office: $264M
- 1994
The Professional Drama Worldwide box office: $20.3M - 1992
Mylène Farmer: My Soul is Slashed Music - 1991
La Femme Nikita Action Worldwide box office: $5.02M - 1985
Subway Thriller Worldwide box office: $391K - 1983
The Last Battle Sci-Fi - 1981
The Penultimate Sci-Fi
Luc Besson Movies as an Actor
2
Luc Besson in Documentaries & Specials
1
Luc Besson: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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39th British Academy Film Awards- Luc Besson: Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language Subway
Who Is Luc Besson?
Luc Besson was born in Paris, France in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1981, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Luc Paul Maurice Besson, a renowned figure in French filmmaking, rose to prominence with his directorial works that include Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988), and La Femme Nikita (1990). Associated with the Cinéma du look film movement, he was honored with nominations for a César Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his films Léon: The Professional (1994) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). He achieved accolades of Best Director and Best French Director for his sci-fi action film The Fifth Element (1997). Besides directing, he also wrote the sci-fi action film Lucy (2014) and the space opera film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).
In 1980, at the nascent stage of his career, he established his own production company, Les Films du Loup, which was later rechristened Les Films du Dauphin. The company was replaced by EuropaCorp, co-founded with Pierre-Ange Le Pogam in 2000. Besson has been involved in the creation of over 50 films as a writer, director, or producer. His upbringing embarked him on his film career, as he grew up traveling with his parents, who were Club Med scuba-diving instructors, to various tourist resorts. His turning point came at the age of 17, when he was struck by a diving accident that left him unable to dive.
Who Luc Besson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Luc Besson shares the most films with. Jean Reno comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Mia Farrow (3).
Luc Besson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Luc Besson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Luc Besson been in?
Luc Besson is credited on 23 films, from 1981 to 2026. 2 of them as an actor and 20 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 Luc Besson's highest-grossing movie?
Lucy (2014) is Luc Besson's biggest box office hit, with $469M worldwide, ahead of The Fifth Element (1997) ($264M). Across every film with box office figures, Luc Besson's movies have made $1.29B.
Luc Besson's biggest hits What is the best Luc Besson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Luc Besson's best-rated film is Dracula (2026) with a score of 61, followed by DogMan (2024) (59).
Best Luc Besson movies, ranked Has Luc Besson won an Oscar?
Luc Besson has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Luc Besson has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Luc Besson?
Luc Besson is 67 years old, born on March 18, 1959 in Paris, France.
What is Luc Besson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Luc Besson's filmography is Dracula (2026), which Luc Besson directed.
Who does Luc Besson work with most often?
Luc Besson shares the most films with Jean Reno (6 films), Mia Farrow (3 films) and Freddie Highmore (3 films).
The Best Luc Besson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 directing credits.
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