Xavier Beauvois
ActingAbout Xavier Beauvois
Xavier Beauvois ( born 20 March 1967) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. His film Don't Forget You're Going to Die was entered into the 1995 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Jury Prize. His film Of Gods and Men received the Grand Prix and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. The film was also selected as France's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Xavier Beauvois, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Xavier Beauvois reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Xavier Beauvois's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Xavier Beauvois remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Xavier Beauvois Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Xavier Beauvois's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Xavier Beauvois.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Badinter | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sailing Home | Le nouveau chef | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Making Of | Marquez | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Drift Away | Jacques | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Paris Pigalle | Henri Pachard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Summer House | Producer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Maryline | Michel Roche | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Go, Toto! | Deputy Mayor #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Let the Sunshine In | Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jean Douchet, Restless Child | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Django | STO doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chocolat | Jacques Potin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Price of Fame | Monsieur Loyal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bodybuilder | Le comptable | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Castle in Italy | Serge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Turf | Commissaire Dubiton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Twice Upon a Time | Stéphane | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | In a Rush | François | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Farewell, My Queen | Le roi Louis XVI | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jean Douchet ou l’art d’aimer | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Early One Morning | Alain Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | House of Pleasures | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Meeting with an Angel | l'homme au bar chic | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Chameleon | Gendarme | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Villa Amalia | Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | À bicyclette | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Marie-Octobre | Marc Donizzi | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Disco | Le chef Buffalo Grill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Disco | Docker 1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Female Agents | Claude Granville | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Killer | Franzen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | 24 Bars | Patron Peep-Show | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Witnesses | Publisher | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Young Lieutenant | Nicolas Morbé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Wind of the Night | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Disparus | Félix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Day and Night | Carlo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ponette | Le Père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Don't Forget You're Going to Die | Benoit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lovers | Marc's lover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Life's Little Treasures | Marc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | North | Bertrand, the son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Sky Above Paris | The Sigher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Daniel Asleep | Le jeune dragueur | Flop | Similar → |
Xavier Beauvois - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Xavier Beauvois?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Xavier Beauvois is "Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Xavier Beauvois acted in?
Xavier Beauvois has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Xavier Beauvois?
Other notable films include "Belmondo: The Incorrigible", "Ponette", and "Sailing Home".