Average ROI: 224%
ROI Rank: 270
 
Well, Pete Docter may be ranked 270 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still in the top 14% of the cream of the crop. And let’s be real, he’s probably number one in our hearts for giving us Up and Inside Out.
 

Pete Docter is an American animator, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful animated films, including “Monsters, Inc.”, “Up”, and “Inside Out”. Docter has won numerous awards for his work, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature. He is considered one of the most influential and innovative filmmakers in the animation industry.
 

October 9, 1968.
 

Pete Docter was born in Bloomington, Minnesota.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Peter Mullan may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the B-List.
 

Peter Mullan is a Scottish actor and filmmaker known for his work in both independent and mainstream cinema. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Orphans,” “The Magdalene Sisters,” and “Neds.” Mullan has also acted in numerous films and television shows, including “Trainspotting,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” and “Westworld.” He has won several awards for his work, including a BAFTA for Best Actor and a Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize for “The Magdalene Sisters.”
 

November 2, 1959.
 

Peter Mullan was born in Peterhead, Scotland.
 

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Average ROI: 265%
ROI Rank: 220
 
Well, Phil Lord may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre with a 220th ranking and an F-List status. Keep trying, Phil!
 

Phil Lord is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for co-directing and co-writing the animated films “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” and “The Lego Movie” with his creative partner, Christopher Miller. Lord has also worked on the television series “How I Met Your Mother” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
 

April 12, 1975.
 

Phil Lord was born in Miami, Florida.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say PJ McCabe’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors with better ROI. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, PJ.
 

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Average ROI: 120%
ROI Rank: 450
 
Well, Raja Gosnell may be at 450 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 450 ranking means they’re in the top 25% of directors! That’s something, right?
 

Raja Gosnell is an American film director known for his work on family-friendly films such as Home Alone 3, Scooby-Doo, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua. He began his career as an editor for films such as Pretty in Pink and Mrs. Doubtfire before transitioning to directing. Gosnell’s films have grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
 

March 8, 1958
 

Raja Gosnell was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Reha Erdem’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and Erdem was the needle with a measly 0% ROI. Looks like they’ll be staying on the D-List for a while.
 

Reha Erdem is a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on February 16, 1960, in Istanbul, Turkey. Erdem studied film at the Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul and later went on to earn a master’s degree in film from the Sorbonne University in Paris. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Times and Winds,” “Jin,” and “Singularity.” Erdem’s films often explore themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Istanbul International Film Festival and the Golden Tulip award at the Istanbul Film Festival.
 

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The birthplace of Director Reha Erdem is Istanbul, Turkey.
 

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Average ROI: 30%
ROI Rank: 688
 
Well, Richard Lester may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 35% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Richard Lester is a British film director known for his work in the 1960s, particularly with the Beatles in the films A Hard Day’s Night and Help!. He also directed the cult classic film, The Knack…and How to Get It. Lester’s style is characterized by his use of quick cuts, hand-held cameras, and a sense of irreverence. He continued to direct films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including the Superman films starring Christopher Reeve. He was awarded a CBE in 1995 for his contributions to British cinema. Lester passed away in August 2021 at the age of 89.
 

January 18, 1932
 

Richard Lester was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 86%
ROI Rank: 535
 
Well, Rob Bowman may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Rob Bowman is a movie director known for his work on action and science fiction films. He was born on May 15, 1960, in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. Bowman started his career as a television director, working on shows like The X-Files and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He made his feature film debut with the 1993 action film, Airborne. Bowman is best known for directing the 1998 science fiction film, The X-Files, and its 2008 sequel, The X-Files: I Want to Believe. He has also directed other films like Reign of Fire (2002) and Elektra (2005).
 

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Rob Bowman was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -26%
ROI Rank: 832
 
Well, Robert Greenwald may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 832 out of nearly 2,000 directors. And hey, being on the D-List isn’t so bad, right?
 

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August 27, 1945
 

Robert Greenwald was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 216%
ROI Rank: 281
 
Robert Zemeckis may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List and not stuck directing infomercials for ShamWow.
 

Robert Zemeckis is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Back to the Future trilogy, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away. Zemeckis has won numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Director for Forrest Gump. He is also known for his use of innovative visual effects in his films.
 

May 14, 1952.
 

Robert Zemeckis was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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