Danny Boyle
Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. In 2009, Slumdog Millionaire won Boyle the Academy Award for Best Director, and the film won Best Picture. In 2012, Boyle was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London, which was widely praised.
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Danny Boyle Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Danny Boyle. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Danny Boyle films ranked by score.
1
28 Years Later (2025)
Horror
Science Fiction
Thriller
Nearly three decades after the Rage virus tore through Britain, a small island community clings to order, separated from the mainland by a single causeway and a great deal of...
Score
6.6
2
Steve Jobs (2015)
Drama
History
Danny Boyle frames Jobs as a man perpetually backstage, waiting to walk into the spotlight. Three product launches across decades become the scaffolding for an exploration of ambition, perfectionism, and...
Score
6.8
3
Trance (2013)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
When a multimillion-pound artwork disappears during a brutal gallery robbery, the criminals responsible turn to an unlikely expert: a hypnotherapist who may hold the key to unlocking buried memories. As...
Score
6.6
4
127 Hours (2010)
Adventure
Drama
Thriller
Aron Ralston went hiking alone in Utah's Blue John Canyon without telling anyone where he was going. Then a dislodged boulder pinned his right arm against the rock wall, and...
Score
7.1
5
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Drama
Romance
Jamal Malik, an eighteen-year-old from the Mumbai slums, has just answered every question correctly on India's version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' The police suspect cheating. But the...
Score
7.7
6
Sunshine (2007)
Science Fiction
Thriller
Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission...
Score
7.0
7
Millions (2005)
Comedy
Crime
Drama
When a duffel bag stuffed with cash lands at their feet, two brothers grieving their mother's loss face an unexpected moral test. Set against the backdrop of Britain's currency conversion,...
Score
6.4
8
28 Days Later (2002)
Horror
Science Fiction
Thriller
Jim wakes up alone in an abandoned London hospital, blissfully unaware that nearly a month has passed since a lab accident released something catastrophic into the population. The streets are...
Score
7.2
9
Trainspotting (1996)
Crime
Drama
Edinburgh in the 1990s is a brutal place to be young and strung out. Mark Renton knows this better than anyone, cycling through relapses, petty schemes, and the company of...
Score
8.0
10
Shallow Grave (1994)
Crime
Thriller
Three flatmates discover their mysterious tenant dead, surrounded by a fortune in cash. Faced with an impossible choice, they decide to pocket the money and bury the body. What begins...
Score
7.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Danny Boyle?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Danny Boyle are 28 Years Later, Steve Jobs, and Trance.
How many movies and TV shows has Danny Boyle directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 10 titles directed by Danny Boyle, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Danny Boyle worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Danny Boyle maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.