Michael Winterbottom: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 35
- on screen
- 1993–2025
- box office
- $54.3M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 67
- Born
- March 29, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Blackburn, Lancashire, England
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- Film director
- Years active
- 1989-present
- Children
- 3
The Best Michael Winterbottom Movies
The highest-rated films Michael Winterbottom is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Trip to Spain (2017) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Michael Winterbottom's Career in Numbers
Michael Winterbottom's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Winterbottom works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Love Lies Bleeding (1993) to Shoshana (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Michael Winterbottom Movies by Decade
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 5
The 2000s were Michael Winterbottom's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Michael Winterbottom Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Comedy 4
- Biography 3
- Documentary 2
- Tv movie 2
- Action 1
- Thriller 1
- Romance 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Michael Winterbottom has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Michael Winterbottom Career Milestones
- First film
- Love Lies Bleeding 1993
- Biggest box office hit
- A Mighty Heart $19M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Trip to Greece Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Shoshana 2025
Michael Winterbottom Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Winterbottom is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Michael Winterbottom
34- 2025
Shoshana Action - 2022
Eleven Days in May Documentary - 2022
This England Drama - 2020
The Trip to Greece Drama Worldwide box office: $260K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
Greed Drama Worldwide box office: $1.46M Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2019
Greed Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.46M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2019
The Wedding Guest Thriller Worldwide box office: $386K Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2017
The Trip to Spain Drama Worldwide box office: $1.99M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2015
The Emperor's New Clothes Documentary Worldwide box office: $50.5K - 2015
The Face of an Angel Drama Worldwide box office: $34.2K - 2014
The Trip to Italy Drama Worldwide box office: $6.13M - 2013
Everyday Drama Worldwide box office: $25.6K - 2013
The Look of Love Biography Worldwide box office: $1.32M - 2012
Trishna Drama Worldwide box office: $968K - 2011
The Trip Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.95M - 2010
The Killer Inside Me Drama Worldwide box office: $4.05M - 2008
Genova Romance - 2007
A Mighty Heart Biography Worldwide box office: $19M - 2006
The Road to Guantanamo Drama Worldwide box office: $1.51M - 2006
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.93M - 2005
9 Songs Drama Worldwide box office: $1.59M - 2005
A Cock and Bull Story Comedy - 2004
Code 46 Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $886K - 2003
In This World Drama Worldwide box office: $322K - 2002
24 Hour Party People Biography Worldwide box office: $2.8M - 2000
The Claim Drama Worldwide box office: $886K - 2000
Wonderland Drama Worldwide box office: $414K - 1998
I Want You Music Worldwide box office: $1.67K - 1997
Welcome to Sarajevo Drama Worldwide box office: $334K - 1996
Jude Drama Worldwide box office: $409K - 1996
Butterfly Kiss Drama Worldwide box office: $87.6K - 1995
Go Now Tv movie - 1994
Family Drama - 1993
Love Lies Bleeding Tv movie
Michael Winterbottom in Documentaries & Specials
1
Michael Winterbottom: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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57th British Academy Film Awards- Michael Winterbottom: Win Best Film Not in the English Language In This World
Who Is Michael Winterbottom?
Michael Winterbottom was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1993, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Winterbottom (born 29 March 1961) is an English film director who embarked on his illustrious career in British television before progressing into features. In his career, he has seen three of his films, namely Welcome to Sarajevo, Wonderland, and 24 Hour Party People, compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Winterbottom and co-director Mat Whitecross won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival for their work on The Road to Guantanamo. He was born in Blackburn, Lancashire and studied English at Balliol College, Oxford before attending film school at Bristol University. Notable projects from his early television career, which started in 1989, include a documentary about Ingmar Bergman and dramatized series like Time Riders and Boon. His first collaboration with writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce was the 1990 television film Forget About Me. Over the course of his career, he has also ventured into various genres, from drama and thriller to sci-fi and comedy. His latest project, Shoshana, is a political thriller set in the 1930s/1940s British Mandatory Palestine.
Who Michael Winterbottom Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Winterbottom shares the most films with. Steve Coogan comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Rob Brydon (4).
Michael Winterbottom: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Winterbottom has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Winterbottom been in?
Michael Winterbottom is credited on 35 films, from 1993 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 Winterbottom's highest-grossing movie?
A Mighty Heart (2007) is Michael Winterbottom's biggest box office hit, with $19M worldwide, ahead of The Trip to Italy (2014) ($6.13M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Winterbottom's movies have made $54.3M.
Michael Winterbottom's biggest hits What is the best Michael Winterbottom movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Winterbottom's best-rated film is The Trip to Greece (2020) with a score of 75, followed by The Trip to Spain (2017) (75).
Best Michael Winterbottom movies, ranked Has Michael Winterbottom won an Oscar?
Michael Winterbottom has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Michael Winterbottom has 1 win from 1 nomination.
How old is Michael Winterbottom?
Michael Winterbottom is 65 years old, born on March 29, 1961 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
What is Michael Winterbottom's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Winterbottom's filmography is Shoshana (2025), which Michael Winterbottom directed.
Who does Michael Winterbottom work with most often?
Michael Winterbottom shares the most films with Steve Coogan (9 films), Rob Brydon (4 films) and Shirley Henderson (3 films).
The Best Michael Winterbottom Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 directing credits.
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