Philip Glass: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- on screen
- 1968–2025
- box office
- $185K
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 74
Philip Glass's Career in Numbers
Philip Glass's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Philip Glass works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hands Scraping (1968) to The Last Dalai Lama? (2017), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Philip Glass Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
The 1980s were Philip Glass's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Philip Glass Movies by Genre
- Documentary 5
Documentary is the genre Philip Glass has worked in most, with 5 films.
Philip Glass Career Milestones
- First film
- Hands Scraping 1968
- Biggest box office hit
- The Last Dalai Lama? $146K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Last Dalai Lama? Movie Echo Score 74
- Newest film
- The Last Dalai Lama? 2017
Philip Glass Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Philip Glass is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Philip Glass Movies as an Actor
8- 2017
The Last Dalai Lama? Documentary Worldwide box office: $146K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2008
Making Mishima Documentary - 2007
365 Day Project Documentary - 1987
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars Documentary - 1986
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July - 1985
Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera as composer (himself) · Documentary - 1975
What Maisie Knew - 1968
Hands Scraping
Philip Glass in Documentaries & Specials
13- 2025
Monk in Pieces as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $39.1K - 2022
A Place Called Music as Self · Documentary - 2022
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious as Self · Documentary - 2018
The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors as Himself - 2014
What Difference Does It Make? as Self · Documentary - 2012
Paul Simon: Under African Skies as Self · Documentary - 2008
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell as Self · Documentary - 2005
Philip Glass: Looking Glass as Himself · Documentary - 2002
The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch as Himself (Interviewee) · Documentary - 1986
Bye Bye Kipling as Self · Tv movie - 1985
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera as Himself · Documentary - 1983
Four American Composers: Philip Glass as Himself · Music - 1971
New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 as Self · Documentary
Philip Glass: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2003 to 2007. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Critics' Choice 1 win from 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 12th Critics' Choice Awards
- Philip Glass: Win Best Composer The Illusionist
- 8th Critics' Choice Awards
- Philip Glass: Nominated Best Composer The Hours
- 60th Golden Globe Awards
- Philip Glass: Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture The Hours
Philip Glass: Questions & Answers
How many movies Philip Glass has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Philip Glass been in?
Philip Glass is credited on 21 films, from 1968 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Philip Glass's highest-grossing movie?
The Last Dalai Lama? (2017) is Philip Glass's biggest box office hit, with $146K worldwide, ahead of Monk in Pieces (2025) ($39.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Philip Glass's movies have made $185K.
Philip Glass's biggest hits What is the best Philip Glass movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Philip Glass's best-rated film is The Last Dalai Lama? (2017) with a score of 74.
Best Philip Glass movies, ranked Has Philip Glass won an Oscar?
Philip Glass has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Philip Glass has 1 win from 3 nominations.
What is Philip Glass's newest movie?
The most recent film on Philip Glass's filmography is Monk in Pieces (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Philip Glass work with most often?
Philip Glass shares the most films with David Byrne (4 films) and Lou Reed (2 films).
The Best Philip Glass Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.
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