Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan

Joseph Aaron “Joe” Carnahan (born May 9, 1969) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, producer and actor best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane, Narc, Smokin’ Aces and The A-Team. He is the brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan.

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Joe Carnahan Movies

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

1

The Rip (2026)

Action Crime Thriller
A rotting stash house in Miami holds a secret that nobody on the force was prepared to find: millions in untraceable cash, just sitting there. For a team of cops...
Score 7.1
2

Boss Level (2021)

Action Science Fiction Thriller
Roy Pulver wakes up every morning to the same problem: a rotating cast of assassins determined to kill him before breakfast. A former special forces operative stuck in an endlessly...
Score 6.9
3

The Grey (2012)

Action Adventure Drama
Eight survivors of a plane crash in Alaska's frozen interior find themselves hunted by a relentless wolf pack. John Ottway, a weary refinery worker with nothing left to lose, becomes...
Score 6.6
4

Smokin’ Aces (2006)

Action Comedy Crime
Buddy Israel built his career on sleight of hand, but agreeing to testify against the mob turns out to be a trick he cannot get out of. Holed up in...
Score 6.5
5

Narc (2002)

Crime Drama Mystery
A disgraced Detroit narc, still haunted by a shooting that nearly ended his career, is pulled back into service to find out who killed an undercover cop. His reluctant partner...
Score 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Joe Carnahan? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Joe Carnahan are The Rip, Boss Level, and The Grey.
How many movies and TV shows has Joe Carnahan directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles directed by Joe Carnahan, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Joe Carnahan worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Joe Carnahan maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.