Stephen Daldry
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Stephen David Daldry CBE (born 2 May 1960) is an English director and producer of film, theatre, and television. He has won three Tony Awards for his work on Broadway and an Olivier Award for his work in the West End. He has received three Academy Awards nominations for Best Director, for the films Billy Elliot (2000), The Hours (2002), and The Reader (2008). From 2016 to 2020, he produced and directed the Netflix television series The Crown, for which he received one Producers Guild Award nomination, one Producers Guild Award win, two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and one Primetime Emmy Award win for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stephen Daldry, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Stephen Daldry Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stephen Daldry reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stephen Daldry's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Stephen Daldry'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 Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stephen Daldry Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Daldry's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stephen Daldry has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow | Self - Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | One Night In 2012 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Darcey's Ballet Heroes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Max Von Sydow: Dialogues with The Renter | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cinema16: British Short Films | Self - Commentary, Eight (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
Stephen Daldry - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stephen Daldry?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Daldry is "Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Stephen Daldry acted in?
Stephen Daldry has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stephen Daldry?
Other notable films include "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired", "Cinema16: British Short Films", and "Max Von Sydow: Dialogues with The Renter".