Mélanie Laurent: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 42
- as director
- 2
- on screen
- 2001–2025
- box office
- $521M
- average score
- 65
- Born
- February 21, 1983 (age 43)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Citizenship
- French
- Occupations
- Actress,Filmmaker,Singer
- Years active
- 1997-present
- Spouses
- Unknown
- Children
- 2
The Best Mélanie Laurent Movies
The highest-rated films Mélanie Laurent is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Return of the Hero (2018) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Return of the Hero 2018 · Elisabeth Beaugrand -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 The Mad Women's Ball 2021 · Geneviève Gleizes -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Oxygen 2021 · Elizabeth 'Liz' Hansen -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 My Son 2019 · Marie Blanchard -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Wingwomen 2023 · Carole -
Movie Echo Score: Score 58 Murder Mystery 2 2023 · Claudette
Mélanie Laurent's Career in Numbers
Mélanie Laurent's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mélanie Laurent works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from This Is My Body (2001) to Ride Above (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Mélanie Laurent Movies by Decade
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 19
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Mélanie Laurent's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Mélanie Laurent Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Action 5
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 3
- Mystery 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Adventure 1
- Biography 1
- Crime 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Mélanie Laurent has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of action (5).
Mélanie Laurent Career Milestones
- First film
- This Is My Body 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- Now You See Me $352M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Return of the Hero Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- Ride Above 2025
Mélanie Laurent Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mélanie Laurent is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 37 as actor. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Mélanie Laurent
2Mélanie Laurent Movies as an Actor
37- 2025
Ride Above as Marie · Drama - 2024
Freedom Action Worldwide box office: $256K - 2024
Libre Action - 2023
Wingwomen as Carole · Action Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2023
Murder Mystery 2 as Claudette · Action Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2021
The Mad Women's Ball as Geneviève Gleizes · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2021
Oxygen as Elizabeth 'Liz' Hansen · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2020
Little America: The Silence as Sylviane - 2019
6 Underground as Two · Action Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2019
My Son as Marie Blanchard · Drama Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2019
Mia and the White Lion as Alice Owen · Adventure Worldwide box office: $35.5M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2018
Operation Finale as Hanna Elian · Biography Worldwide box office: $17.6M Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2018
Return of the Hero as Elisabeth Beaugrand · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.36M Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2016
Paris Prestige as Margot · Drama Worldwide box office: $93.4K - 2016
Eternity as Mathilde · Drama Worldwide box office: $841K - 2015
By the Sea Drama Worldwide box office: $3.33M - 2015
Boomerang as Agathe Rey · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.19M - 2015
Aloft Drama Worldwide box office: $271K - 2014
Enemy Mystery Worldwide box office: $3.47M - 2013
Now You See Me Mystery Worldwide box office: $352M - 2011
The Adopted as Lisa · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.26M - 2011
Beginners Drama Worldwide box office: $14.3M - 2011
The Day I Saw Your Heart as Justine Dhrey · Drama Worldwide box office: $2M - 2011
Requiem for a Killer as Lucrèce · Thriller Worldwide box office: $580K - 2010
The Concert Drama Worldwide box office: $41.1M - 2010
The Round Up as Annette Monod · Drama Worldwide box office: $25.6M - 2009
Every Jack Has a Jill as Chloe · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.29M - 2007
Room of Death as Lucie Hennebelle · Crime Worldwide box office: $1.12M - 2007
The Killer as Stella · Thriller - 2007
Hidden Love as Sophie · Drama - 2006
Don’t Worry, I’m Fine as Élise 'Lili' Tellier · Drama - 2006
Dikkenek as Natacha · Comedy Worldwide box office: $845K - 2004
Rice Rhapsody as Sabine · Drama Worldwide box office: $114K - 2004
I’ve Been Waiting So Long as la jeune fille à l'usine · Romance - 2003
Snowboarder as Célia · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.09M - 2002
Summer Things as Carole · Comedy Worldwide box office: $8.74M - 2001
This Is My Body as Clara · Drama
Who Is Mélanie Laurent?
Mélanie Laurent was born in Paris, France in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mélanie Laurent (French pronunciation: [melani loʁɑ̃]) is a renowned French actress, filmmaker, and singer. Born on the 21st of February, 1983, in Paris, France, her diverse and impressive career spans several decades. Her entry into acting was at the age of sixteen when acclaimed actor Gérard Depardieu cast her in a small role in 'The Bridge' (1999). Her screen presence soon gained popularity through her work in several French films, eventually leading to her Hollywood debut in the infamous Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster war film 'Inglourious Basterds' in 2009.
Laurent has considerably contributed to the independent cinema scene, acting in films like 'Paris' (2008) and 'Enemy' (2013), while also appearing in various commercially successful international films. She voiced the characters of Mary Katherine in 'Epic' (2013), and 'Disgust' in 'Inside Out' (2015) in their French versions. Additionally, Laurent's directorial prowess started to shine with her debut film 'The Adopted' (2011). Her rich and diverse career, marked with significant roles and directorial successes, makes her a prominent figure in the cinematic world. Apart from her film career, Laurent has appeared in stage productions in France and made her singing debut with a studio album 'En t'attendant' (Waiting For You) in 2011.
Who Mélanie Laurent Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mélanie Laurent shares the most films with. Slimane Dazi comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jake Gyllenhaal (2).
Mélanie Laurent: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mélanie Laurent has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mélanie Laurent been in?
Mélanie Laurent is credited on 42 films, from 2001 to 2025. 37 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 Mélanie Laurent's highest-grossing movie?
Now You See Me (2013) is Mélanie Laurent's biggest box office hit, with $352M worldwide, ahead of The Concert (2010) ($41.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Mélanie Laurent's movies have made $521M.
Mélanie Laurent's biggest hits What is the best Mélanie Laurent movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mélanie Laurent's best-rated film is Return of the Hero (2018) with a score of 83, followed by The Mad Women's Ball (2021) (76).
Best Mélanie Laurent movies, ranked How old is Mélanie Laurent?
Mélanie Laurent is 43 years old, born on February 21, 1983 in Paris, France.
What is Mélanie Laurent's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mélanie Laurent's filmography is Ride Above (2025), in the role of Marie.
Who does Mélanie Laurent work with most often?
Mélanie Laurent shares the most films with Slimane Dazi (3 films), Jake Gyllenhaal (2 films) and Yvan Attal (2 films).
The Best Mélanie Laurent Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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