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Michel Franco, director
Director

Michel Franco: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
2003–2026
box office
$8.89M
average score
63
Born
August 28, 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
Mexico City, Mexico
Citizenship
Mexican
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active
2003-present
Known for

The Best Michel Franco Movies

The highest-rated films Michel Franco is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Memory (2023) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Michel Franco's Career in Numbers

Michel Franco's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michel Franco works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Way Out (2003) to Dreams (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Michel Franco Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Michel Franco's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Michel Franco Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10

Drama is the genre Michel Franco has worked in most, with 10 films.

Michel Franco Career Milestones

First film
A Way Out 2003
Biggest box office hit
After Lucia $2.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
Memory Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
Dreams 2026
10 credits

Michel Franco Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michel Franco is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Michel Franco?

Michel Franco was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1979 and is 47 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michel Franco, born on 28th August 1979, is a highly regarded Mexican film director, screenwriter and producer. He began his career in the film industry in 2003 and is prominent for his unique style of storytelling which often encompasses complex themes of dysfunctional families. Commencing his career in 2003, his work in the film industry has spanned nearly two decades, which showcases his dedication and passion for the craft. Franco is acclaimed globally for his film 'After Lucia', which earned him significant recognition after it won the Prize Un Certain Regard at the significant 2012 Cannes Film Festival. His extensive filmography, ranging from '600 Miles' in 2015 to the forthcoming 'Heroic' and 'At Midnight' in 2023, underlines the staying power and creativity he possesses. He has not only shown his talent in the capacity of a director but also as a producer, exemplifying his exceptional impact in the film industry. The tangible evidence of Franco's success is the plethora of awards he has garnered from leading festivals including Cannes, Venice, and Chicago. His notable contributions remain salient in the fragments of his creative productions and he continues to leave an indelible mark in the entertainment industry.

FAQ

Michel Franco: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Michel Franco been in?

Michel Franco is credited on 10 films, from 2003 to 2026. 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 Michel Franco's highest-grossing movie?

After Lucia (2012) is Michel Franco's biggest box office hit, with $2.4M worldwide, ahead of Memory (2023) ($2.07M). Across every film with box office figures, Michel Franco's movies have made $8.89M.

Michel Franco's biggest hits

What is the best Michel Franco movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michel Franco's best-rated film is Memory (2023) with a score of 75, followed by Sundown (2022) (64).

Best Michel Franco movies, ranked

How old is Michel Franco?

Michel Franco is 47 years old, born on August 28, 1979 in Mexico City, Mexico.

What is Michel Franco's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michel Franco's filmography is Dreams (2026), which Michel Franco directed.

Who does Michel Franco work with most often?

Michel Franco shares the most films with Monica del Carmen (2 films), Eligio Meléndez (2 films) and Jessica Chastain (2 films).

The Best Michel Franco Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 directing credits.

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