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Mike Flanagan, director
Director

Mike Flanagan: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
19
as director
13
on screen
2000–2026
box office
$236M
nominations
2
average score
75
Born
May 20, 1978 (age 48)
Birthplace
USA
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director
Years active
2000-present
Known for

The Best Mike Flanagan Movies

The highest-rated films Mike Flanagan is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Before I Wake (2018) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Mike Flanagan's Career in Numbers

Mike Flanagan's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mike Flanagan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Makebelieve (2000) to The Life of Chuck (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Mike Flanagan Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 3
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Mike Flanagan's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Mike Flanagan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Horror 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Mystery 2

Drama is the genre Mike Flanagan has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of horror (3).

Mike Flanagan Career Milestones

First film
Makebelieve 2000
Biggest box office hit
Ouija: Origin of Evil $81.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Before I Wake Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
The Life of Chuck 2025
19 credits

Mike Flanagan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mike Flanagan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 13 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

2 nominations

Mike Flanagan: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2013 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Saturn Awards logo Saturn Awards 1 nomination
  • TIFF logo TIFF 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Mike Flanagan?

Mike Flanagan was born in USA in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 2000, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mike Flanagan, born on May 20, 1978, is a renowned and critically acclaimed film director based in the United States. He is predominantly recognized for his unique oeuvre in the horror genre. Over his prolific career, Flanagan has proved to be both a master storyteller and visionary artist, demonstrating a profound understanding of the cinematic language. His expertise in pacing, tension-building, and complex character development have allowed him to produce some of the most respected and compelling horror films of the 21st century, consequently earning him a coveted position in the annals of horror cinema. Standing among the Hollywood heavyweight, Flanagan's long and sustained career spans from his directorial debut in the early 2000s to the present, showing an indelible passion for spinning spine-chilling tales.

Despite a multitude of Mike Flanagans, including an American football center, a politician, and an English footballer, our Mike Flanagan of interest is uniquely distinguished by his contributions to American cinema. He has demonstrated sheer credibility in crafting stories that resonate with audiences, proving his worth not just as a filmmaker but also as a refined storyteller. Furthermore, Flanagan has succeeded in maintaining the classic aura of horror while infusing new age elements, crafting iconic cinema pieces in the process. Outside of his professional life, Flanagan's heritage traces back to the United States, bringing a unique cultural perspective to his works.

Works with

Who Mike Flanagan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mike Flanagan shares the most films with. Henry Thomas comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Carl Lumbly (4).

FAQ

Mike Flanagan: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mike Flanagan been in?

Mike Flanagan is credited on 19 films, from 2000 to 2026. 1 of them as an actor and 13 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 Mike Flanagan's highest-grossing movie?

Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) is Mike Flanagan's biggest box office hit, with $81.7M worldwide, ahead of Doctor Sleep (2019) ($72.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Mike Flanagan's movies have made $236M.

Mike Flanagan's biggest hits

What is the best Mike Flanagan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mike Flanagan's best-rated film is Before I Wake (2018) with a score of 80, followed by Gerald's Game (2017) (77).

Best Mike Flanagan movies, ranked

Has Mike Flanagan won an Oscar?

Mike Flanagan has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Mike Flanagan has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Mike Flanagan?

Mike Flanagan is 48 years old, born on May 20, 1978 in USA.

What is Mike Flanagan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mike Flanagan's filmography is Boorman and the Devil (2026), in the role of Self.

Who does Mike Flanagan work with most often?

Mike Flanagan shares the most films with Henry Thomas (7 films), Carl Lumbly (4 films) and Kate Siegel (4 films).

The Best Mike Flanagan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 directing credits.

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