Paul Verhoeven - Actor Profile

Paul Verhoeven

Directing
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 18, 1938
Birth Place: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

About Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoeven (born July 18, 1938) is a Dutch film director, screenwriter, and producer who has made movies in both the Netherlands and the United States. Explicitly violent and/or sexual content and social satire are trademarks of both his drama and science fiction films. He is best known for directing the American feature films RoboCop (1987), Total Recall (1990), Basic Instinct (1992), Starship Troopers (1997), and Hollow Man (2000). Turkish Delight (1973) received the award for Best Dutch Film of the Century at the Netherlands Film Festival. His films altogether received a total of nine Academy Award nominations, mainly for editing and effects. Both RoboCop and Total Recall won an Academy Special Achievement Award. In contrast, his film Showgirls (1995) was poorly received and won seven Golden Raspberry Awards, but has become a cult film over time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Verhoeven, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Verhoeven reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Paul Verhoeven's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Verhoeven remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rond Floris, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Verhoeven Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Verhoeven's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Verhoeven.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Like Tears in Rain Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 In Search of Tomorrow Self - Interviewee Hit Similar →
2021 You Don't Nomi Himself (archive footage) Average Similar →
2020 Basic Instinct: Sex, Death & Stone Self Flop Similar →
2020 Total Excess: How Carolco Changed Hollywood Self Flop Similar →
2020 Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story Self Average Similar →
2019 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 In Search of the Last Action Heroes Self Hit Similar →
2017 Gijs Self Flop Similar →
2016 Verhoeven Versus Verhoeven Self - Filmmaker Hit Similar →
2014 Hollywood Banker Self Hit Similar →
2010 Parradox himself Flop Similar →
2005 That's It! Himself Flop Similar →
2004 The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing Self Hit Similar →
2004 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession Self Hit Similar →
2003 100 Greatest Sexy Moments Self Flop Similar →
2003 Sex at 24 Frames Per Second Self Flop Similar →
2002 Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' Himself Super Hit Similar →
2001 Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop' Himself Hit Similar →
2001 Imagining 'Total Recall' Self Hit Similar →
1999 Kurosawa: The Last Emperor Self Average Similar →
1996 Paul Verhoeven: From Holland to Hollywood Himself Flop Similar →
1993 Hollywood by Bike Himself Flop Similar →
1990 Pictures of Europe Self Flop Similar →
1987 RoboCop Dancer at Disco (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1984 De droomproducenten Self Flop Similar →
N/A Goddess: The Fall and Rise of Showgirls Self Flop Similar →
1969 Rond Floris Self Super Hit Similar →
1955 Gottes Utopia Marino Flop Similar →

Paul Verhoeven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Verhoeven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Verhoeven is "Rond Floris" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Verhoeven acted in?

Paul Verhoeven has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Verhoeven?

Other notable films include "Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'", "Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters", and "Like Tears in Rain".