Actor & Director

Nicole Garcia: Movies & Box Office

films: 56
as director: 10
on screen: 1971–2024
box office: $48.6M
average score: 64

Born: April 22, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace: Oran, French Algeria
Citizenship: French
Occupations: Actress, Film Director, Screenwriter
Years active: 1967-present
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Nicole Garcia Movies

The films of Nicole Garcia that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Divorce French Style (2016) leads with $9.8M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Nicole Garcia's Career in Numbers

Nicole Garcia's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nicole Garcia works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from La Décharge (1971) to Cheers, (2024), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Nicole Garcia Movies by Decade

1970s 11
1980s 12
1990s 5
2000s 8
2010s 12
2020s 3

The 1980s were Nicole Garcia's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Nicole Garcia Movies by Genre

Drama 27
Comedy 9
Romance 5
Thriller 4
History 3
Crime 1
Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Nicole Garcia has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of comedy (9).

Nicole Garcia Career Milestones

First film: La Décharge 1971
Biggest box office hit: Divorce French Style $9.8M worldwide
Best-rated film: Who You Think I Am Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: Cheers, 2024

56 credits

Nicole Garcia Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nicole Garcia is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 10 as director and 41 as actor. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia Movies as an Actor

Nicole Garcia in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Nicole Garcia?

Nicole Garcia was born in Oran, French Algeria in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nicole Garcia, born on 22 April 1946, is a renowned French actress, accomplished film director, and talented screenwriter. Her journey in the film industry began in the year 1967 and has continued till the present day. She came into the limelight with her film 'Charlie Says' which was not only appreciated by the audience but also earned an entry into the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Apart from this, Nicole's film 'Going Away' was selected to be screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. These achievements very well depict her skills, passion, and dedication towards her filmmaking career. Besides being a prominent figure in the film industry, Nicole Garcia also honed her skills at the Cannes Film Festival by serving as the president of the jury for the Caméra d'Or section in 2014. Despite her demanding career, Nicole Garcia also has a fulfilling personal life. She has two sons, Frédéric Bélier-Garcia and Pierre Rochefort, with the former being a theatre director and writer, and the latter acting, following his mother's and father's path.

Works with

Who Nicole Garcia Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nicole Garcia shares the most films with. Brigitte Roüan comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Catherine Deneuve (5).

FAQ

Nicole Garcia: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Nicole Garcia been in?

Nicole Garcia is credited on 56 films, from 1971 to 2024. 41 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 Nicole Garcia's highest-grossing movie?

Divorce French Style (2016) is Nicole Garcia's biggest box office hit, with $9.8M worldwide, ahead of A View of Love (2010) ($8.54M). Across every film with box office figures, Nicole Garcia's movies have made $48.6M.

Nicole Garcia's biggest hits

What is the best Nicole Garcia movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nicole Garcia's best-rated film is Who You Think I Am (2019) with a score of 78, followed by From the Land of the Moon (2017) (50).

Best Nicole Garcia movies, ranked

How old is Nicole Garcia?

Nicole Garcia is 80 years old, born on April 22, 1946 in Oran, French Algeria.

What is Nicole Garcia's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nicole Garcia's filmography is Cheers, (2024), in the role of Sasha.

Who does Nicole Garcia work with most often?

Nicole Garcia shares the most films with Brigitte Roüan (8 films), Catherine Deneuve (5 films) and Jean Rochefort (4 films).

The Best Nicole Garcia Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.

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