Ari Aster

Ari Aster

Ari Aster (born July 15, 1986) is an American filmmaker.

After garnering initial recognition for the short film The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011), he became best known for writing and directing the feature films Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019), both released by A24, making a name as a filmmaker of elevated horror. After pivoting away from the genre with Beau Is Afraid (2023), his next film, Eddington, premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. His films are notable for their unsettling combination of horror, dark comedy, and graphic violence. He co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen in 2019.

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Ari Aster Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Ari Aster. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Ari Aster films ranked by score.

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Eddington

Eddington (2025)

Comedy Crime Western
New Mexico, May 2020. A small desert town called Eddington is already fraying under the weight of pandemic fear and cable-news fury when a petty dispute between the local sheriff...
Score 6.5
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Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Adventure Comedy Fantasy
When his mother dies unexpectedly, Beau, a nervous man perpetually haunted by catastrophe, must navigate a surreal and dangerous world to reach her funeral. Director Ari Aster constructs a three-hour...
Score 6.7
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Midsommar

Midsommar (2019)

Drama Horror Mystery
Dani is still raw with grief when she joins her boyfriend and a group of anthropology students on a trip to rural Sweden, where a reclusive commune celebrates a midsummer...
Score 7.2
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Hereditary

Hereditary (2018)

Horror Mystery Thriller
When the Graham family's secretive grandmother dies, what should be a moment of grief quietly opens into something far darker. Annie, a miniature artist who builds precise replicas of her...
Score 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Ari Aster? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Ari Aster are Eddington, Beau Is Afraid, and Midsommar.
How many movies and TV shows has Ari Aster directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Ari Aster, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Ari Aster worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Ari Aster maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.