Aaron Ryder - Actor Profile

Aaron Ryder

Production
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
1Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: USA

About Aaron Ryder

Aaron Ryder is an American film producer. Early in his career, he was an executive producer of Christopher Nolan's Memento (2000) and Richard Kelly's Donnie Darko (2001), and also produced Nolan's The Prestige (2006). Ryder was one of the founding members of FilmNation Entertainment. During his time at FilmNation, he produced Mud (2012), House at the End of the Street (2012), The Founder (2016), Pieces of a Woman (2020), and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021). In 2016, Ryder produced Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Picture nomination with Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and David Linde. In early 2021, Ryder formed Ryder Picture Company, a film and television production company with a first-look-deal with MGM. Ryder's first production under the Ryder Picture Company banner, Bruiser (2022), premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022, and the second feature, Dumb Money, is currently in production.

Aaron Ryder Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Aaron Ryder reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Aaron Ryder's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Aaron Ryder's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Xenolinguistics: Understanding 'Arrival', which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Aaron Ryder Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aaron Ryder's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Aaron Ryder has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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Aaron Ryder - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aaron Ryder?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aaron Ryder is "Xenolinguistics: Understanding 'Arrival'" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Aaron Ryder acted in?

Aaron Ryder has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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