Michael Nankin: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 7
- on screen
- 1978–2025
- box office
- $2.9M
- average score
- 28
Michael Nankin's Career in Numbers
Michael Nankin's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Nankin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Junior High School (1978) to The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1 (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Michael Nankin Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 4
The 2020s were Michael Nankin's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Michael Nankin Movies by Genre
- Crime 2
- Drama 2
- Comedy 2
- Sci-Fi 1
Crime is the genre Michael Nankin has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of drama (2).
Michael Nankin Career Milestones
- First film
- Junior High School 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Midnight Madness $2.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer Movie Echo Score 28
- Newest film
- The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1 2025
Michael Nankin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Nankin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 28. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 2 Crime - 2025
The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1 Drama - 2022
An Amish Sin Drama - 2020
Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer Crime Movie Echo Score: 28 - 2011
Red Faction: Origins Sci-Fi - 1980
Midnight Madness Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.9M - 1978
Junior High School Comedy
Who Michael Nankin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Nankin shares the most films with. Michelle Harrison comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jonathan Whitesell (2).
Michael Nankin: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Nankin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Nankin been in?
Michael Nankin is credited on 7 films, from 1978 to 2025. 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 Michael Nankin's highest-grossing movie?
Midnight Madness (1980) is Michael Nankin's biggest box office hit, with $2.9M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Michael Nankin's movies have made $2.9M.
Michael Nankin's biggest hits What is the best Michael Nankin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Nankin's best-rated film is Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer (2020) with a score of 28.
Best Michael Nankin movies, ranked What is Michael Nankin's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Nankin's filmography is The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 2 (2025), which Michael Nankin directed.
Who does Michael Nankin work with most often?
Michael Nankin shares the most films with Michelle Harrison (2 films), Jonathan Whitesell (2 films) and Eric Johnson (2 films).
The Best Michael Nankin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.
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