John Carney
John Carney (born 1972) is an Irish film director, producer, screenwriter and lyricist specialising in musical drama films. He is best known as the showrunner and executive producer of Modern Love on Amazon Prime Video for his films Once, Begin Again, and Sing Street. He is also a co-creator of the Irish TV drama series Bachelors Walk.
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John Carney Movies
Discover the best movies directed by John Carney. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated John Carney films ranked by score.
1
Power Ballad (2026)
Comedy
Drama
Music
Rick's been playing the same wedding circuits for years, his musical dreams gathering dust. When he connects with Danny, a washed-up pop star nursing his own faded glory, something clicks...
Score
7.0
2
Flora and Son (2023)
Comedy
Drama
Music
A Dublin mother desperate to redirect her son's destructive energy toward something constructive purchases a battered guitar and hires a disillusioned musician to teach him. What begins as damage control...
Score
6.9
3
Sing Street (2016)
Comedy
Drama
Music
Dublin, 1985. Conor is fourteen, his parents are falling apart, and his new school is a misery of bullies and bitter priests. Then he spots Raphina across the street, a...
Score
7.9
4
Begin Again (2014)
Comedy
Drama
Music
When her boyfriend abandons their shared musical dreams, Gretta finds herself stranded in New York City with nothing but her songs. A washed-up record executive, nursing his own professional wounds,...
Score
7.2
5
Once (2007)
Drama
Music
Romance
Dublin's streets become a confessional for two damaged artists who barely know each other. He fixes vacuums by day, plays guitar by night. She sells flowers and carries songs in...
Score
7.4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by John Carney?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by John Carney are Power Ballad, Flora and Son, and Sing Street.
How many movies and TV shows has John Carney directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles directed by John Carney, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by John Carney worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by John Carney maintains a strong average user rating of 7.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.