István Szabó - Actor Profile

István Szabó

Directing
Updated: May 14, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 18, 1938
Birth Place: Budapest, Hungary

About István Szabó

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia István Szabó (born 18 February 1938, Budapest) is a Hungarian film director. Description above from the Wikipedia article István Szabó, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Directing

István Szabó Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of István Szabó reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of István Szabó's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of István Szabó's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Stand off, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best István Szabó Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from István Szabó's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Stand off (1989) movie poster
★9.0

Stand off: In a border town two sons of the local commander using stolen arms take hostages of eighteen girls in a dormitory, becau

Stand off

1989•Drama
★7.2
Mephisto (1981) movie poster
★7.2

Mephisto: A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian pla

Mephisto

1981•Drama
★6.8
I Served the King of England (2007) movie poster
★6.8

I Served the King of England: Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionai

I Served the King of England

2007•Comedy
★6.5
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel (2018) movie poster
★6.5

CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel: An epic exploration of the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema of the 1960s and 70s, structured around a series of conversation

CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel

2018•Documentary
★5.8
To Make a Comedy Is No Fun (2016) movie poster
★5.8

To Make a Comedy Is No Fun: Documentary feature about Czech director Jiří Menzel, featuring Menzel himself as well as Miloš Forman, Emir Kusturica,

To Make a Comedy Is No Fun

2016•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie István Szabó has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Come With Me to the Cinema – The Gregors Self Flop Similar →
2018 CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel Self Hit Similar →
2016 To Make a Comedy Is No Fun Self Average Similar →
2013 Franz Antel - Meister der Unterhaltung Himself Flop Similar →
2007 I Served the King of England Millionaire #7 Hit Similar →
2004 Shem Elijah Flop Similar →
1990 Pictures of Europe Self Flop Similar →
1989 Stand off - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Mephisto Theatre Party Attendant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A The naked face Himself Flop Similar →

István Szabó - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of István Szabó?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring István Szabó is "Stand off" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has István Szabó acted in?

István Szabó has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by István Szabó?

Other notable films include "Mephisto", "I Served the King of England", and "CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel".

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