Michael Yates: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 8
- as director
- 2
- on screen
- 2014–2025
- box office
- $55.9M
- average score
- 57
Michael Yates's Career in Numbers
Michael Yates's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Yates works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Legend of the Flying Tomato (2014) to Win or Lose (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Michael Yates Movies by Decade
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Michael Yates's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Michael Yates Movies by Genre
- Drama 2
- Comedy 1
- Action 1
- Animation 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Michael Yates has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (1).
Michael Yates Career Milestones
- First film
- The Legend of the Flying Tomato 2014
- Biggest box office hit
- The Snowman $43.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Purl Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- Win or Lose 2025
Michael Yates Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Yates is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 4 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Michael Yates
2
Michael Yates Movies as an Actor
4- 2020
The Owners as Drunk Farmer on Bicycle · Action Worldwide box office: $583K Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2018
Purl as Office Bro #9 (voice) · Animation Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2017
The Snowman as Oleg · Drama Worldwide box office: $43.1M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2017
The Current War as Stock Enchange Gent · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.2M
Michael Yates in Documentaries & Specials
2
Michael Yates: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Yates has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Yates been in?
Michael Yates is credited on 8 films, from 2014 to 2025. 4 of them as an actor and 2 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 Yates's highest-grossing movie?
The Snowman (2017) is Michael Yates's biggest box office hit, with $43.1M worldwide, ahead of The Current War (2017) ($12.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Yates's movies have made $55.9M.
Michael Yates's biggest hits What is the best Michael Yates movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Yates's best-rated film is Purl (2018) with a score of 70, followed by The Owners (2020) (64).
Best Michael Yates movies, ranked What is Michael Yates's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Yates's filmography is Meet the Pickles: The Making of “Win or Lose” (2025), in the role of Self - Writer, Director and Executive Producer.
Who does Michael Yates work with most often?
Michael Yates shares the most films with Pete Docter (2 films) and Domee Shi (2 films).
The Best Michael Yates Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 8 credits.
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