McG: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 13
- on screen
- 1997–2024
- box office
- $1.16B
- average score
- 53
- Born
- August 9, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
- Full name
- Joseph McGinty Nichol
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1993-present
- Spouses
- Bridget Moyanhan
The Best McG Movies
The highest-rated films McG is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) scores highest, at 72. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
McG's Career in Numbers
McG's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres McG works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Korn: Who Then Now? (1997) to Uglies (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
McG Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 3
The 2000s were McG's busiest decade, with 5 films.
McG Movies by Genre
- Action 7
- Horror 2
- Music 2
- Comedy 1
- Drama 1
Action is the genre McG has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of horror (2).
McG Career Milestones
- First film
- Korn: Who Then Now? 1997
- Biggest box office hit
- Terminator Salvation $371M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- Uglies 2024
McG Filmography: Every Movie
Every film McG is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Uglies Action Movie Echo Score: 33 - 2023
Family Switch Comedy Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2020
The Babysitter: Killer Queen Horror Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2019
Rim of the World Action Worldwide box office: $12.7M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2017
The Babysitter Horror Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2014
3 Days to Kill Action Worldwide box office: $53.3M - 2012
This Means War Action Worldwide box office: $156M - 2009
Akihabara Majokko Princess Music - 2009
Terminator Salvation Action Worldwide box office: $371M - 2006
We Are Marshall Drama Worldwide box office: $43.5M - 2003
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Action Worldwide box office: $259M - 2000
Charlie's Angels Action Worldwide box office: $264M - 1997
Korn: Who Then Now? Music
Who Is McG?
McG was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joseph McGinty Nichol, known professionally as McG, is an American director, producer, and the owner of a production company, Wonderland Sound and Vision, founded in 2001. He started his career in the music industry, directing music videos, and producing various albums. His debut theatrically released narrative feature, Charlie's Angels, had the highest-grossing opening weekend for a directorial debut at the time. Following this, he directed movies including Terminator Salvation, This Means War, and The Babysitter. In television, McG co-created Fastlane with John McNamara and executive produced The O.C., Supernatural, and Chuck.
Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, McG grew up in Newport Beach, California, with the nickname 'McG' to avoid confusion with his uncle and grandfather also named Joe. He initially wanted to become a band's lead singer but ended up behind the scenes as a producer and marketer for the band. McG graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from UC Irvine and later formed a record label known as G Recordings in 1993. He contributed significantly to the success of the band Sugar Ray and his work in the music industry eventually led him to the television commercial business and then into directing films - a journey that portrays him as a dynamic and multi-talented personality in Hollywood.
Who McG Makes Movies With
The actors and directors McG shares the most films with. Andrew Bachelor comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Leslie Bibb (2).
McG: Questions & Answers
How many movies McG has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has McG been in?
McG is credited on 13 films, from 1997 to 2024. 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 McG's highest-grossing movie?
Terminator Salvation (2009) is McG's biggest box office hit, with $371M worldwide, ahead of Charlie's Angels (2000) ($264M). Across every film with box office figures, McG's movies have made $1.16B.
McG's biggest hits What is the best McG movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, McG's best-rated film is The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) with a score of 72, followed by The Babysitter (2017) (68).
Best McG movies, ranked How old is McG?
McG is 58 years old, born on August 9, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S..
What is McG's newest movie?
The most recent film on McG's filmography is Uglies (2024), which McG directed.
Who does McG work with most often?
McG shares the most films with Andrew Bachelor (4 films), Leslie Bibb (2 films) and Hana Mae Lee (2 films).
The Best McG Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 directing credits.
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