Actor & Director

Mathieu Amalric: Movies & Box Office

films: 98
as director: 8
on screen: 1984–2026
box office: $1.02B
average score: 74

Born: October 25, 1965 (age 60)
Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Citizenship: France
Occupations: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active: 1984-present
Spouses: Jeanne Balibar
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Mathieu Amalric Movies

The highest-rated films Mathieu Amalric is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sound of Metal (2019) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Mathieu Amalric's Career in Numbers

Mathieu Amalric's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mathieu Amalric works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Favourites of the Moon (1984) to A Private Life (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Mathieu Amalric Movies by Decade

1980s 1
1990s 9
2000s 23
2010s 38
2020s 21

The 2010s were Mathieu Amalric's busiest decade, with 38 films.

Mathieu Amalric Movies by Genre

Drama 45
Comedy 14
Documentary 5
Thriller 5
Action 5
Mystery 3
Animation 3
Crime 2
Music 2
Biography 2

Drama is the genre Mathieu Amalric has worked in most, with 45 films, ahead of comedy (14).

Mathieu Amalric Career Milestones

First film: Favourites of the Moon 1984
Biggest box office hit: Quantum of Solace $590M worldwide
Best-rated film: Sound of Metal Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film: A Private Life 2026

98 credits

Mathieu Amalric Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mathieu Amalric is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 8 as director and 84 as actor. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric Movies as an Actor

Mathieu Amalric in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Mathieu Amalric?

Mathieu Amalric was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France in 1965 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mathieu Amalric, born 25 October 1965, is a praised French actor and filmmaker notable for winning several César Awards and a Lumières Award. Internationally known for his embodying roles in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace playing the lead villain, Steven Spielberg's Munich, Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The French Dispatch among others. His highly esteemed lead performance in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly caught the attention of critics, drawing considerable acclaim.

Amalric was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a Paris suburb, to notable parents who were both associated with renowned French newspaper, Le Monde. His momentum in the film industry yearned from his work in the film Ma Vie Sexuelle (My Sex Life...or How I Got Into an Argument), earning him a César Award. His role in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly as Jean-Dominique Bauby, a journalist, earned him another César Award for Best Actor. Amalric carried on this momentum into the 2008 film Quantum of Solace, playing the James Bond villain, Dominic Greene, opposite Daniel Craig. His film, On Tour, premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival gaining him the accolade of Best Director. He continued to steal the spotlight with his 2014 film, The Blue Room, where he not only starred but also directed. The film was shortlisted to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Works with

Who Mathieu Amalric Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mathieu Amalric shares the most films with. Denis Podalydès comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Jeanne Balibar (8).

FAQ

Mathieu Amalric: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mathieu Amalric been in?

Mathieu Amalric is credited on 98 films, from 1984 to 2026. 84 of them as an actor and 8 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 Mathieu Amalric's highest-grossing movie?

Quantum of Solace (2008) is Mathieu Amalric's biggest box office hit, with $590M worldwide, ahead of The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) ($175M). Across every film with box office figures, Mathieu Amalric's movies have made $1.02B.

Mathieu Amalric's biggest hits

What is the best Mathieu Amalric movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mathieu Amalric's best-rated film is Sound of Metal (2019) with a score of 82, followed by Sound of Metal (2020) (80).

Best Mathieu Amalric movies, ranked

How old is Mathieu Amalric?

Mathieu Amalric is 60 years old, born on October 25, 1965 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

What is Mathieu Amalric's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mathieu Amalric's filmography is Serpent's Path (2026), in the role of Laval.

Who does Mathieu Amalric work with most often?

Mathieu Amalric shares the most films with Denis Podalydès (9 films), Jeanne Balibar (8 films) and Olivier Gourmet (5 films).

The Best Mathieu Amalric Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 98 credits.

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