Melvil Poupaud - Actor Profile

Melvil Poupaud

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1973
Birth Place: Paris, France

About Melvil Poupaud

Melvil Poupaud (born 26 January 1973) is a French actor, author and filmmaker. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melvil Poupaud, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Melvil Poupaud reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Melvil Poupaud's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Melvil Poupaud remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Duras and Cinema, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Melvil Poupaud Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Melvil Poupaud's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Duras and Cinema (2014) movie poster
★10.0

Duras and Cinema — Documentary on famous writer Marguerite Duras and her paradoxical relation to the seventh art by her former film editor.

Duras and Cinema

2014•Documentary
★10.0
Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » (2023) movie poster
★10.0

Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » — Inspired by a case of pedophilia in the diocese of Lyon, "Grâce à Dieu" recounts the struggle of former victims to revea

Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu »

2023•Documentary
★10.0
Les Contes secrets ou les Rohmériens (2005) movie poster
★10.0

Les Contes secrets ou les Rohmériens — Les Contes Secrets ou les Rohmériens features interviews with 16 actors who have appeared in Rohmer's films, and they ta

Les Contes secrets ou les Rohmériens

2005•Documentary
★8.0
Shimkent Hôtel (2003) movie poster
★8.0

Shimkent Hôtel — Shimkent hôtel tells the story of a young man who's experienced the failure of a business venture in the Afghan mountain

Shimkent Hôtel

2003•Drama
★7.8
Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) movie poster
★7.8

Mysteries of Lisbon — The tragic story of the many lives of Father Dinis, his dark origins and his pious works, and the different fates of all

Mysteries of Lisbon

2010•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Melvil Poupaud.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Rules of Art Yonathan Cobb Average Similar →
2025 Heads or Fails Lazare Hit Similar →
2024 Bruce Springsteen – The America whisperer Narrator (Voice over) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Marcello Mio Melvil Average Similar →
2023 Coup de Chance Jean Fournier Average Similar →
2023 Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Just the Two of Us Grégoire Lamoureux Hit Similar →
2023 Jeanne du Barry Le Comte Du Barry Hit Similar →
2023 My Sole Desire L'acteur connu Average Similar →
2022 One Fine Morning Clément Average Similar →
2022 The Young Lovers Pierre Escande Hit Similar →
2020 Summer of 85 Mr. Lefèvre Hit Similar →
2019 An Officer and a Spy Maître Labori Hit Similar →
2019 By the Grace of God Alexandre Guérin Hit Similar →
2017 The Lady in the Portrait Jean Denis Attiret Average Similar →
2016 Xavier Dolan: Bound to Impossible Self Average Similar →
2016 In Bed with Victoria Vincent Kossarski Average Similar →
2015 Face Down Samy Average Similar →
2014 Duras and Cinema Bruno Nuytten Super Hit Similar →
2012 Lines of Wellington Marechal Massena Average Similar →
2012 Laurence Anyways Laurence Alia Super Hit Similar →
2011 The Edge François Average Similar →
2011 The Argument Man Average Similar →
2010 Mysteries of Lisbon Coronel Ernest Lacroze Super Hit Similar →
2009 Hideaway (Le refuge) Louis Average Similar →
2008 Crime Is Our Business Frédéric Charpentier Average Similar →
2008 A Christmas Tale Ivan Hit Similar →
2008 Speed Racer Johnny "Goodboy" Jones Average Similar →
2007 Broken English Julien Average Similar →
2007 Towards Zero Guillaume Neuville Average Similar →
2005 Time to Leave Romain Hit Similar →
2005 Les Contes secrets ou les Rohmériens Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Feelings François Average Similar →
2003 Shimkent Hôtel Alex Super Hit Similar →
2001 A Hell of a Day Ben Average Similar →
2000 Love Torn in a Dream Paul / Fils de Mariani / Loup / Le père jeune Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Heart's Root Vicente Corvo Average Similar →
1999 Time Regained Prince of Foix Average Similar →
1997 La Vie de Marianne Valville Super Hit Similar →
1997 Shooting Stars Lenny Hit Similar →
1997 Genealogies of a Crime René Hit Similar →
1996 A Summer's Tale Gaspard Hit Similar →
1996 Three Lives and Only One Death Martin Average Similar →
1995 Elisa Pharmacist's son Average Similar →
1995 Hillbilly Chainsaw Massacre - Hit Similar →
1993 Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional German Average Similar →
1992 The Lover The Younger Brother Hit Similar →
1986 Treasure Island Jim Hawkins Average Similar →
1985 The Insomniac on the Bridge - Average Similar →
1984 City of Pirates Malo, l'enfant Hit Similar →

Melvil Poupaud - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Melvil Poupaud?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melvil Poupaud is "Duras and Cinema" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Melvil Poupaud acted in?

Melvil Poupaud has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Melvil Poupaud?

Other notable films include "Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu »", "Les Contes secrets ou les Rohmériens", and "Shimkent Hôtel".