Paul Schrader

Writer

Paul Schrader has written 22 rated films; 3 were hits (80/100 or higher), a .136 batting average.

Batting average
.136
Hits
3 of 22 feature films rated 80/100 or higher
Percentile
top 38% of 468 writers, confidence-adjusted (how it works)
Career
1974–2024

Films, rated out of 100

  1. Oh, Canada (2024) — 60/100
  2. Master Gardener (2023) — 63/100
  3. The Card Counter (2021) — 68/100
  4. First Reformed (2018) — 78/100
  5. Dying of the Light (2014) — 36/100
  6. The Walker (2007) — 54/100
  7. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) — 70/100
  8. Forever Mine (1999) — 46/100
  9. Affliction (1998) — 73/100
  10. Light Sleeper (1992) — 72/100
  11. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) — 77/100
  12. Light of Day (1987) — 55/100
  13. The Mosquito Coast (1986) — 65/100
  14. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) — 80/100 · hit
  15. Cat People (1982) — 62/100
  16. Raging Bull (1980) — 96/100 · hit
  17. American Gigolo (1980) — 64/100
  18. Hardcore (1979) — 70/100
  19. Blue Collar (1978) — 79/100
  20. Taxi Driver (1976) — 97/100 · hit
  21. Obsession (1976) — 67/100
  22. The Yakuza (1974) — 63/100

Films that qualify under the rating methodology, not a complete filmography.

Best and worst

Highest rated

  1. Taxi Driver (1976) — 97/100 · hit
  2. Raging Bull (1980) — 96/100 · hit
  3. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) — 80/100 · hit

Lowest rated

  1. Dying of the Light (2014) — 36/100
  2. Forever Mine (1999) — 46/100
  3. The Walker (2007) — 54/100

Also on Movie Moneyball as director. Each page is a separate record.

How these numbers work: Methodology