Mike Newell: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1972–2022
- box office
- $1.84B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 77
- Born
- January 1, 1942 (age 84)
- Birthplace
- Not Specified
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- Film director, television director
- Years active
- 1964-present
- Spouses
- Not Specified
The Best Mike Newell Movies
The films of Mike Newell that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) leads with $897M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $897M Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2005 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $336M Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $246M Four Weddings and a Funeral 1994 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $141M Mona Lisa Smile 2003 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $125M Donnie Brasco 1997 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $31.6M Love in the Time of Cholera 2007 · Drama
Mike Newell's Career in Numbers
Mike Newell's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mike Newell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Just Your Luck (1972) to One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Mike Newell Movies by Decade
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 4
The 1980s were Mike Newell's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Mike Newell Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Tv movie 4
- Adventure 3
- Action 2
- Romance 1
- Thriller 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Mike Newell has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of tv movie (4).
Mike Newell Career Milestones
- First film
- Just Your Luck 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire $897M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- One Red Nose Day and a Wedding 2019
Mike Newell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mike Newell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Mike Newell
26- 2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding Romance - 2018
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Drama Worldwide box office: $23.1M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2013
Great Expectations Drama Worldwide box office: $6.2M - 2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Action Worldwide box office: $336M - 2007
Love in the Time of Cholera Drama Worldwide box office: $31.6M - 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Adventure Worldwide box office: $897M - 2003
Mona Lisa Smile Drama Worldwide box office: $141M - 2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid Action - 1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil Tv movie - 1999
Pushing Tin Drama Worldwide box office: $8.41M - 1997
Donnie Brasco Drama Worldwide box office: $125M - 1995
An Awfully Big Adventure Drama Worldwide box office: $260K - 1994
Four Weddings and a Funeral Drama Worldwide box office: $246M - 1993
Into the West Adventure Worldwide box office: $4.79M - 1992
Enchanted April Drama Worldwide box office: $13.2M - 1988
Soursweet Drama - 1987
Amazing Grace and Chuck Drama - 1985
The Good Father Drama Worldwide box office: $421K - 1985
Dance with a Stranger Drama Worldwide box office: $2.17M - 1983
Birth of a Nation Tv movie - 1983
Blood Feud Drama - 1981
Bad Blood Thriller - 1980
The Awakening Horror Worldwide box office: $8.42M - 1978
Destiny Tv movie - 1977
The Man in the Iron Mask Adventure - 1972
Just Your Luck Tv movie
Mike Newell in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2022
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2022
Reel Britannia as Self · Documentary - 2012
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 7: Story as himself · Documentary - 2011
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 8: Growing Up as Self - Director · Documentary - 2010
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 3: Creatures as Self · Documentary - 2010
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 4: Sound and Music as Self · Documentary - 1995
At Sundance as Self · Documentary
Mike Newell: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1995 to 1995. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination
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48th British Academy Film Awards- Mike Newell: Win Best Director Four Weddings and a Funeral
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47th Directors Guild of America Awards- Mike Newell: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Four Weddings and a Funeral
Who Is Mike Newell?
Mike Newell was born in Not Specified in 1942 and is 84 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mike Newell (born in 1942) is a renowned British film director with a long-standing career in the entertainment industry. Known for his adaptability and ability to work across a variety of film genres, Newell's work has a unique flair that has appealed to audiences worldwide. His expansive filmography includes crowd favorites and critics' picks, successfully crossing over between big-budget blockbusters and thought-provoking art films. Newell's style is characterized by his captivating storytelling, dynamic visuals, and unwavering attention to detail, crafting each scene with meticulous care. His quick wit and innovative vision have placed him amongst the greatest filmmakers of his generation.
Starting his career in the British television industry, Newell established his reputation as a skilled director with a distinct perspective. He then transitioned to Hollywood film and since has directed some of the industry’s huge hits. His filmography includes the captivating 'Four Weddings and Funeral' (1994), the enchanting 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005), and the fascinating 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), showcasing his tremendous range. His impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including BAFTA TV Award, and a BAFTA for Best Film. Despite achieving such great success, Newell remains grounded, continuously striving to push the boundaries of his craft and elevate storytelling in cinema. His passion and dedication to filmmaking is truly inspirational.
Who Mike Newell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mike Newell shares the most films with. Daniel Radcliffe comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Emma Watson (6).
Mike Newell: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mike Newell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mike Newell been in?
Mike Newell is credited on 33 films, from 1972 to 2022. 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 Mike Newell's highest-grossing movie?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) is Mike Newell's biggest box office hit, with $897M worldwide, ahead of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) ($336M). Across every film with box office figures, Mike Newell's movies have made $1.84B.
Mike Newell's biggest hits What is the best Mike Newell movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mike Newell's best-rated film is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) with a score of 78, followed by Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) (76).
Best Mike Newell movies, ranked Has Mike Newell won an Oscar?
Mike Newell has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Mike Newell has 1 win from 2 nominations.
How old is Mike Newell?
Mike Newell is 84 years old, born on January 1, 1942 in Not Specified.
What is Mike Newell's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mike Newell's filmography is Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022), in the role of Self.
Who does Mike Newell work with most often?
Mike Newell shares the most films with Daniel Radcliffe (6 films), Emma Watson (6 films) and Rupert Grint (5 films).
The Best Mike Newell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 directing credits.
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