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The Best Paul Auster Movies, Ranked

11 credits from 1969 to 2022, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Smoke (1995) with $8.37M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The most recent films Paul Auster is credited on, newest first — starting with The Inner Life of Martin Frost (2007). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.

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The Best Paul Auster Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Paul Auster films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing Paul Auster movie?

Smoke (1995) made the most at the box office, with $8.37M worldwide, followed by Blue in the Face (1995) with $1.27M. Together, Paul Auster's films with box office figures have made $10.1M.

Which Paul Auster movie won the most awards?

Smoke (1995) is the most decorated Paul Auster film, with 1 win from 3 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.

What is the best Paul Auster drama movie?

Smoke (1995) is the best-rated of Paul Auster's drama films. In other genres: Blue in the Face (comedy).

What is the newest Paul Auster movie?

The newest film on Paul Auster's filmography is Bonnie (2022), with Paul Auster as Self.

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