Wild Horse Nine
2026 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Martin McDonagh
Director & actor · born 26 March 1970 · Camberwell, London, England, UK
Martin Faranan McDonagh (/məkˈdɒnə/; born 26 March 1970) is a British-Irish playwright and filmmaker. He is known for his absurdist dark humour, which often challenges the modern theatre aesthetic. He has won numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, six BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Olivier Awards, in addition to nominations for five Tony Awards.
His plays, many of which have been produced on the West End and Broadway, include The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Cripple of Inishmaan (both 1996), The Lonesome West (1997), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001), The Pillowman (2003), A Behanding in Spokane (2010), and Hangmen (2015).
Where to start: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017).
As director 8
The Banshees of Inisherin
2022 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
The Origins of Ebbing
2018 · 6.0/10
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2017 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Seven Psychopaths
2012 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
In Bruges
2008 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Cinema 16: European Short Films (U.S. Edition)
2007 · 6.0/10
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Six Shooter
2004 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeAs actor 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Martin McDonagh movie?
By viewer score, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) at 8.1/10.
What are Martin McDonagh’s most popular movies?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths.
How many movies has Martin McDonagh made?
10 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 2 as actor.