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Sean Anders, director
Director

Sean Anders: Movies & Box Office

films
7
on screen
2005–2018
box office
$729M
average score
62
Born
June 19, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S.
Citizenship
U.S.
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter
Years active
2005-present
Career at a glance

Sean Anders's Career in Numbers

Sean Anders's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sean Anders works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Never Been Thawed (2005) to Instant Family (2018), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Sean Anders Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 5

The 2010s were Sean Anders's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Sean Anders Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 5
  • Drama 1
  • Adventure 1

Comedy is the genre Sean Anders has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (1).

Sean Anders Career Milestones

First film
Never Been Thawed 2005
Biggest box office hit
Daddy's Home $243M worldwide
Best-rated film
Instant Family Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Instant Family 2018
7 credits

Sean Anders Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sean Anders is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sean Anders?

Sean Anders was born in DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sean Anders, born on June 19, 1969, is a talent prominently known for his work as an American film director and screenwriter. His career in the film industry started when he co-wrote and directed the 2005 film, Never Been Thawed. This marked the beginning of his journey into a successful career in directing and screenwriting. Over the years, Anders proceeded to work on many notable films, such as the 2008 film Sex Drive, the 2014 film Horrible Bosses 2, and the 2015 film Daddy's Home. He consistently demonstrated his versatile writing style and unique directorial vision. In 2017, he worked on the sequel of Daddy's Home, Daddy's Home 2, followed by the 2018 drama-comedy film Instant Family, a movie inspired by his personal experiences. His most recent work includes directing the 2022 holiday film, Spirited.

In addition to his film directing efforts, Anders also accomplished great success as a screenwriter. He wrote or co-wrote numerous successful films including 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine and She's Out of My League, 2011's Mr. Popper's Penguins, 2013's We're the Millers, and the 2014 sequel to Dumb and Dumber, Dumb and Dumber To. One major turn in his career is his decision to direct the Matthew Perry memoirs Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, marking it as the first non-comedy film in his directorial portfolio. As of now, he continues to contribute to the film industry with zealous passion and commitment.

FAQ

Sean Anders: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sean Anders been in?

Sean Anders is credited on 7 films, from 2005 to 2018. All of them 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 Sean Anders's highest-grossing movie?

Daddy's Home (2015) is Sean Anders's biggest box office hit, with $243M worldwide, ahead of Daddy's Home 2 (2017) ($181M). Across every film with box office figures, Sean Anders's movies have made $729M.

Sean Anders's biggest hits

What is the best Sean Anders movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sean Anders's best-rated film is Instant Family (2018) with a score of 78, followed by Daddy's Home 2 (2017) (46).

Best Sean Anders movies, ranked

How old is Sean Anders?

Sean Anders is 57 years old, born on June 19, 1969 in DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S..

What is Sean Anders's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sean Anders's filmography is Instant Family (2018), which Sean Anders directed.

Who does Sean Anders work with most often?

Sean Anders shares the most films with Mark Wahlberg (3 films), Will Ferrell (2 films) and Linda Cardellini (2 films).

The Best Sean Anders Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.

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