
Daniel Scheinert
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Daniel Scheinert (born June 7, 1987) is an American filmmaker and one-half of the filmmaking duo known as the Daniels, alongside Daniel Kwan. He began his career as a director of music videos, including ones for "Houdini" (2012) by Foster the People and "Turn Down for What" (2013) by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, both of which earned Grammy Award nominations. Scheinert co-wrote and co-directed the absurdist comedy dramas Swiss Army Man (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). The latter became A24's highest-grossing film and earned him several accolades, including Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniels (directors), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Daniel Scheinert Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Scheinert reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Scheinert's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Daniel Scheinert'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 Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Scheinert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Scheinert's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Scheinert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | District Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Death of Dick Long | Dick Long | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Interesting Ball | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Pockets | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Puppets | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Tides of the Heart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Swingers | Vince Vaughn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Danger: High Voltage | - | Flop | Similar → |
Daniel Scheinert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Scheinert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Scheinert is "Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Scheinert acted in?
Daniel Scheinert has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Scheinert?
Other notable films include "Everything Everywhere All at Once", "Puppets", and "Pockets".



