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Cinematic Creators by Category
Take a look at our list of the best 50 directors in a variety of categories. Find your favorite genre and see which producers have had the most success. Whether you're looking for a dramatic director, or a family-friendly film-maker, we've got the direct
1TopTenREVIEWS image of Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSteven Spielberg scores a 3.3427 out of 4
3.3427
31
  • 1950s - 1
  • 1960s - 3
  • 1970s - 3
  • 1980s - 7
  • 1990s - 6
  • 2000s - 9
  • 1. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  • 2. Jaws (1975)
  • 3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • 4. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
2TopTenREVIEWS image of Peter JacksonPeter JacksonPeter Jackson scores a 3.2594 out of 4
3.2594
11
  • 1970s - 1
  • 1980s - 2
  • 1990s - 3
  • 2000s - 5
  • 1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001)
  • 2. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003)
  • 3. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002)
  • 4. King Kong (2005)
3TopTenREVIEWS image of John LounsberyJohn LounsberyJohn Lounsbery scores a 3.0314 out of 4
3.0314
47
  • 1930s - 4
  • 1940s - 23
  • 1950s - 7
  • 1960s - 7
  • 1970s - 6
  • 1. Robin Hood (1973)
  • 2. Rescuers, The (1977)
  • 3. Peter Pan (1953)
  • 4. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
4TopTenREVIEWS image of David LeanDavid LeanDavid Lean scores a 3.0167 out of 4
3.0167
14
  • 1940s - 7
  • 1950s - 4
  • 1960s - 2
  • 1980s - 1
  • 1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
  • 2. Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957)
  • 3. Oliver Twist (1948)
5TopTenREVIEWS image of Terry GilliamTerry GilliamTerry Gilliam scores a 2.9888 out of 4
2.9888
13
  • 1960s - 1
  • 1970s - 3
  • 1980s - 4
  • 1990s - 3
  • 2000s - 2
  • 1. Time Bandits (1981)
  • 2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
  • 3. Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The (1988)
  • 4. Jabberwocky (1977)
6TopTenREVIEWS image of Ridley ScottRidley ScottRidley Scott scores a 2.9347 out of 4
2.9347
22
  • 1960s - 1
  • 1970s - 2
  • 1980s - 4
  • 1990s - 4
  • 2000s - 11
  • 1. Gladiator (2000)
  • 2. Thelma & Louise (1991)
  • 3. Legend (1985)
  • 4. Blade Runner (1982)
7TopTenREVIEWS image of George LucasGeorge LucasGeorge Lucas scores a 2.9098 out of 4
2.9098
15
  • 1960s - 8
  • 1970s - 3
  • 1990s - 1
  • 2000s - 3
  • 1. Star Wars (1977)
  • 2. Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  • 3. Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
  • 4. Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
8TopTenREVIEWS image of Ernest B. SchoedsackErnest B. SchoedsackErnest B. Schoedsack scores a 2.9011 out of 4
2.9011
13
  • 1920s - 2
  • 1930s - 9
  • 1940s - 2
  • 1. King Kong (1933)
  • 2. Mighty Joe Young (1949)
  • 3. Most Dangerous Game, The (1932)
  • 4. Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness (1927)
9TopTenREVIEWS image of Richard DonnerRichard DonnerRichard Donner scores a 2.8970 out of 4
2.8970
20
  • 1960s - 2
  • 1970s - 2
  • 1980s - 7
  • 1990s - 6
  • 2000s - 3
  • 1. Superman (1978)
  • 2. Goonies, The (1985)
  • 3. Ladyhawke (1985)
  • 4. Maverick (1994)
10TopTenREVIEWS image of Martin CampbellMartin CampbellMartin Campbell scores a 2.8543 out of 4
2.8543
11
  • 1970s - 3
  • 1980s - 1
  • 1990s - 4
  • 2000s - 3
  • 1. Casino Royale (2006)
  • 2. Mask of Zorro, The (1998)
  • 3. GoldenEye (1995)
  • 4. Vertical Limit (2000)
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