The Best Ross McElwee Movies, Ranked
11 credits from 1977 to 2026, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Bright Leaves (2004) with $77.9K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best Ross McElwee Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ross McElwee films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Ross McElwee movie?
Bright Leaves (2004) made the most at the box office, with $77.9K worldwide, followed by Photographic Memory (2012) with $7.82K. Together, Ross McElwee's films with box office figures have made $148K.
What is the best Ross McElwee documentary movie?
Bright Leaves (2004) is the best-rated of Ross McElwee's documentary films.
What is the newest Ross McElwee movie?
The newest film on Ross McElwee's filmography is Remake (2026), with Ross McElwee as Self.
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