The directors on this list are ranked according to their lifetime success (awards & nominations), their directing skill, along with their ability to inspire generations of directors after them.

Jan 11, 2023 · Here's our list of the best directors of all time, including their most famous movies. These greatest film directors ever span genres and generations.

Apr 6, 2024 · Discover the minds behind cinematic masterpieces and their impact on film. Explore the history, legacy and future of the greatest directors of all time.

Oct 16, 2025 · Vote up the directors you believe to be most important, culturally significant, and deserving of recognition. This is a list of the greatest directors in movie history, who are most …

List of film and television directors This is a list of notable directors in motion picture and television arts.

Nov 8, 2020 · In over a century of film, there have been countless great filmmakers but these are the very best movie directors of all time.

Mar 21, 2024 · These iconic directors all have their unique elements that define their cinematic legacy. From pioneering narrative techniques to groundbreaking use of technology, each director has …

Aug 19, 2025 · Few directors have so many essential films to their credit, and yet Wilder made one of the greatest film noirs (“Double Indemnity”), greatest comedies (“Some Like It Hot”), and greatest ...

Jun 16, 2025 · In conclusion, the 20 legendary directors highlighted, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jean-Luc Godard, represent the pinnacle of cinematic artistry and innovation across a century of filmmaking.

This is a list of film, television, and theater directors, ordered alphabetically by country of origin or residence. (See also motion picture and theater.)