Benny Safdie

Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019).

In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023).

On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).

Benny Safdie Movies

Discover the best Benny Safdie movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Benny Safdie ranked by year and score.

The Odyssey (2026)

Adventure Drama Fantasy

Ten years of war left Troy in ashes, but for Odysseus, King of Ithaca, the hardest road was still ahead. Homer's ancient epic comes to the screen as a sweeping...

Score 8.0

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Adventure Animation Comedy

Bowser may be locked away, but his son has other ideas. Bowser Jr., fiercely loyal and dangerously motivated, sets his sights on breaking his father free and reclaiming the family...

Score 8.3

Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

Comedy

Years have passed since Happy Gilmore shocked the golf world and rode off into comfortable retirement. Now, with a daughter who has inherited his stubborn passion, except hers runs toward...

Score 6.5

Oppenheimer (2023)

Drama History

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist who loved poetry, spoke eight languages, and helped build the weapon that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Christopher Nolan's three-hour portrait refuses...

Score 8.0

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023)

Comedy Drama

Uprooted from Manhattan to suburban New Jersey, eleven-year-old Margaret finds herself adrift in an unfamiliar landscape of strip malls and cul-de-sacs. Caught between childhood and whatever comes next, she charts...

Score 7.2

Licorice Pizza (2021)

Comedy Drama Romance

In the sun-baked San Fernando Valley of 1973, a teenage hustler named Gary Valentine sets his sights on Alana Kane, a twenty-something woman too sharp to be charmed but too...

Score 7.0

Good Time (2017)

Crime Drama Thriller

When a bank job goes catastrophically wrong, Connie Nikas finds himself racing through the nocturnal depths of New York City, willing to cross every ethical line to spring his incarcerated...

Score 7.2

Benny Safdie TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Benny Safdie TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Benny Safdie.

The Curse (2023)

Comedy Drama

When a newly married couple lands their own home renovation show, they imagine success and stardom. Instead, whispers of an old curse begin creeping into their lives, undermining both their...

Score 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Benny Safdie? +

According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Benny Safdie are The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Happy Gilmore 2.

How many movies and TV shows has Benny Safdie starred in? +

Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Benny Safdie, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.

Are the movies starring Benny Safdie worth watching? +

Yes! The overall filmography starring Benny Safdie maintains a strong average user rating of 7.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.