Nick Cassavetes: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 24
- as director
- 10
- on screen
- 1985–2025
- box office
- $606M
- average score
- 42
- Born
- May 21, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Director, Writer
- Years active
- 1970-present
- Spouses
- Isabelle Rafalovich, Heather Wahlquist
- Children
- 3
The Best Nick Cassavetes Movies
The films of Nick Cassavetes that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Other Woman (2014) leads with $197M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $197M The Other Woman 2014 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $119M The Notebook 2004 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $102M John Q 2002 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $95.7M My Sister's Keeper 2009 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $48.2M Mask 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $32.4M Alpha Dog 2007 · Drama
Nick Cassavetes's Career in Numbers
Nick Cassavetes's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nick Cassavetes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mask (1985) to Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Nick Cassavetes Movies by Decade
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Nick Cassavetes's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Nick Cassavetes Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Action 6
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 2
- Romance 2
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Nick Cassavetes has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (6).
Nick Cassavetes Career Milestones
- First film
- Mask 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- The Other Woman $197M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- God Is a Bullet Movie Echo Score 53
- Newest film
- Marked Men: Rule + Shaw 2025
Nick Cassavetes Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Nick Cassavetes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 10 as director and 14 as actor. Rated films average a score of 42. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Nick Cassavetes
10- 2025
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw Drama Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2023
God Is a Bullet Action Worldwide box office: $190K Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2014
The Other Woman Comedy Worldwide box office: $197M - 2012
Yellow Drama - 2009
My Sister's Keeper Drama Worldwide box office: $95.7M - 2007
Alpha Dog Drama Worldwide box office: $32.4M - 2004
The Notebook Drama Worldwide box office: $119M - 2002
John Q Drama Worldwide box office: $102M - 1997
She's So Lovely Drama Worldwide box office: $7.28M - 1996
Unhook the Stars Romance Worldwide box office: $273K
Nick Cassavetes Movies as an Actor
14- 2023
Bad Hombres as Dr. Dean 'Growler' Graulich · Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.06K - 1995
Just Like Dad as Joe · Drama - 1994
Class of 1999 II: The Substitute as Emmett Grazer · Action - 1993
Sins of the Night as Jack Neitsche · Thriller - 1993
Body of Influence as Jonathan Brooks · Romance - 1992
Twogether as Wolfgang Amadeus 'John' Madler · Comedy - 1991
Delta Force 3: The Killing Game as Charlie · Adventure - 1990
Backstreet Dreams as Mikey · Drama - 1989
Blind Fury as Lyle Pike · Action Worldwide box office: $2.69M - 1989
Desperation Rising as Tony Sarchuzi · Action - 1988
Assault of the Killer Bimbos as Wayne-O · Comedy - 1988
Under the Gun as Tony Braxton · Action - 1986
Quiet Cool as Valence · Action Worldwide box office: $1.9M - 1985
Mask as T.J. · Drama Worldwide box office: $48.2M
Who Is Nick Cassavetes?
Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes (born May 21, 1959) is a renowned American actor, director, and writer showcasing his talent and passion in the entertainment industry since 1970. He is internationally acclaimed for directing highly applauded films such as 'She's So Lovely' (1997), 'John Q.' (2002), 'The Notebook' (2004), 'Alpha Dog' (2006), and 'My Sister's Keeper' (2009). His acting portfolio is equally rich, with roles in notable films like 'The Wraith' (1986), 'Face/Off' (1997), and 'Blow' (2001). His journey in the film industry started quite early, with an uncredited role in 'Husbands' (1970), directed by his father, John Cassavetes.
Born in New York City, Cassavetes hails from a family deeply intertwined with the film industry. He initially embarked on a different path, pursuing a basketball scholarship at Syracuse University. His aspirations shifted following a career-ending injury, leading him to follow in his parents' footsteps at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has since developed a diverse career in the film industry, showcasing his talent in acting, directing, and scripting. His writing brilliance contributed to the screenplay for 'Blow', and he crafted the dialogue for the Justin Timberlake music video 'What Goes Around... Comes Around'. His ventures beyond cinema include strong performances in poker tournaments and appearances in the HBO series 'Entourage'.
Who Nick Cassavetes Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Nick Cassavetes shares the most films with. Gena Rowlands comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Johansson (3).
Nick Cassavetes: Questions & Answers
How many movies Nick Cassavetes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Nick Cassavetes been in?
Nick Cassavetes is credited on 24 films, from 1985 to 2025. 14 of them as an actor and 10 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 Nick Cassavetes's highest-grossing movie?
The Other Woman (2014) is Nick Cassavetes's biggest box office hit, with $197M worldwide, ahead of The Notebook (2004) ($119M). Across every film with box office figures, Nick Cassavetes's movies have made $606M.
Nick Cassavetes's biggest hits What is the best Nick Cassavetes movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nick Cassavetes's best-rated film is God Is a Bullet (2023) with a score of 53, followed by Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025) (30).
Best Nick Cassavetes movies, ranked How old is Nick Cassavetes?
Nick Cassavetes is 67 years old, born on May 21, 1959 in New York City, New York, U.S..
What is Nick Cassavetes's newest movie?
The most recent film on Nick Cassavetes's filmography is Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025), which Nick Cassavetes directed.
Who does Nick Cassavetes work with most often?
Nick Cassavetes shares the most films with Gena Rowlands (3 films), Paul Johansson (3 films) and Frank Gerrish (2 films).
The Best Nick Cassavetes Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.
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