Ian Cheney
DirectingAbout Ian Cheney
Ian Cheney is an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker. He has completed ten feature documentaries, including King Corn (2007), The Greening of Southie (2008), The City Dark (2011), The Search for General Tso (2014), Bluespace (2015), The Most Unknown (2018), The Emoji Story (2019), Thirteen Ways (2019), Picture a Scientist (2020) and The Long Coast (2020). His short films include Two Buckets (2006), Truck Farm (2010), The Melungeons (2013), The Smog of the Sea (2016) and The Measure of a Fog (2017). He received bachelor’s & master’s degrees from Yale University, and an MFA in Film from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. A former MacDowell Fellow & Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, he lives in midcoast Maine. For more information about Ian’s films, visit www.wickedelicate.com.
Ian Cheney Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ian Cheney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ian Cheney's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Ian Cheney'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 The City Dark, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ian Cheney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ian Cheney's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ian Cheney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Ian Cheney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ian Cheney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian Cheney is "The City Dark" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ian Cheney acted in?
Ian Cheney has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.