Into the Woods with Mark
TBA · 10.0/10
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Benny Safdie
Director & actor · born 24 February 1986 · New York City, New York, USA
Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019).
In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023).
Where to start: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).
As director 25
Lizard Music
Lizard Music
2027
Coming Soon
The Smashing Machine
2025 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Question & Answer
2020 · 8.0/10
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Goldman v Silverman
2020 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Uncut Gems
2019 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Good Time
2017 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
2016 · 7.0/10
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Heaven Knows What
2015 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Gone Tomorrow
2015
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Lenny Cooke
2013 · 6.8/10
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Solid Gold
2013 · 7.7/10
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Trophy Hunter
2012 · 6.0/10
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The Black Balloon
2012 · 6.5/10
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Straight Hustle
2011
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Buttons
2011
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John's Gone
2010 · 5.0/10
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Daddy Longlegs
2010 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
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There's Nothing You Can Do
2008 · 6.0/10
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The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · 5.9/10
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The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
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What To Do When Choking
2007
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The Ralph Handel Story
2006
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The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005 · 10.0/10
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Into the Woods with Mark
TBA · 10.0/10
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Grown Ups 3
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The Odyssey
2026 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
2026 · 6.4/10
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 · 8.2/10
Absolute Cinema
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Oppenheimer
2023 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Stars at Noon
2022 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Licorice Pizza
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Pieces of a Woman
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020 · 6.0/10
NewQuestion & Answer
2020 · 8.0/10
NewGoldman v Silverman
2020 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017 · 7.0/10
NewGood Time
2017 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Person to Person
2017 · 5.1/10
SnoozefestSolid Gold
2013 · 7.7/10
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2010 · 5.0/10
NewThere's Nothing You Can Do
2008 · 6.0/10
NewThe Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · 5.9/10
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Yeast
2008 · 5.6/10
NewThe Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005 · 10.0/10
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Pee-wee as Himself
TV · 2025 · 7.9/10
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Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
TV · 2023 · 7.0/10
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The Curse
TV · 2023 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Telemarketers
TV · 2023 · 7.0/10
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
TV · 2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Togetherness
TV · 2015 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Neistat Brothers
TV · 2010 · 7.5/10
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What is the best Benny Safdie movie?
By viewer score, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) at 8.2/10.
What are Benny Safdie’s most popular movies?
Oppenheimer, Uncut Gems, The Odyssey.
How many movies has Benny Safdie made?
48 films on TMDB, 25 as director, 23 as actor.