Derek Cianfrance

Derek Cianfrance

Derek M. Cianfrance (/ˈsiːənfræns/; born January 23, 1974) is an American film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. He is best known for writing and directing the films Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines, and The Light Between Oceans, as well as the HBO miniseries I Know This Much Is True. For his contributions to the story of Sound of Metal, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay with its director Darius Marder, and Abraham Marder.

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Derek Cianfrance Movies

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

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Roofman

Roofman (2025)

Comedy Crime Drama
Jeffery Manchester had a particular skill set: Army Ranger training, an eye for structural weaknesses, and a fondness for McDonald's. Not the food, the ceilings. After cutting his way into...
Score 7.1
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The Place Beyond the Pines

The Place Beyond the Pines (2013)

Crime Drama
A drifter finds himself trapped in Schenectady, New York, where a chance encounter with a single mother and her young son sets him on an irreversible path. Desperate to establish...
Score 7.0
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Blue Valentine

Blue Valentine (2010)

Drama Romance
Dean and Cindy were once the kind of couple that made strangers believe in something. Now they can barely share a room without the air turning cold. Derek Cianfrance tells...
Score 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Derek Cianfrance? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Derek Cianfrance are Roofman, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Blue Valentine.
How many movies and TV shows has Derek Cianfrance directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Derek Cianfrance, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Derek Cianfrance maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.