Average ROI: -82%
ROI Rank: 978
 
Well, Akira Kurosawa may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 978 and a respectable ROI percentage!
 

Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter who is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He directed over 30 films in a career that spanned more than 50 years, including classics such as “Seven Samurai,” “Rashomon,” and “Yojimbo.” Kurosawa’s films often explored themes of honor, duty, and the human condition, and his innovative use of camera techniques and storytelling methods had a profound impact on filmmakers around the world. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 88.
 

March 23, 1910.
 

Akira Kurosawa was born in Ōimachi, Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Alejandro Landes may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Alejandro Landes is a Colombian-Ecuadorian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on March 1980 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Landes is best known for his work on the films “Porfirio” (2011) and “Monos” (2019), which won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He has also directed several short films and documentaries. Landes is considered one of the most promising young directors in Latin America.
 

April 8, 1980.
 

Alejandro Landes was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
 

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Average ROI: -53%
ROI Rank: 898
 
Well, Alexandra Dean may be ranked 898 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least she’s not in the bottom 50%! And let’s not forget, she’s officially made it to the C-List status, which is a step up from the D-List…right?
 

Alexandra Dean is a movie director known for her work on documentaries. She is best known for her film “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” which premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Prior to her work in film, Dean was a journalist and producer for various news outlets, including PBS and Bloomberg Television.
 

June 1, 1972
 

Alexandra Dean was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Amir Bar-Lev is somewhere in the middle of the pack, with a ROI percentage that’s neither rotten nor fresh. But hey, being a C-List director is still better than being a D-List celebrity, right?
 

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June 30, 1968.
 

Amir Bar-Lev was born in Berkeley, California.
 

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Average ROI: 300%
ROI Rank: 173
 
Well, Andrew Adamson may be ranked 173 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And let’s be real, a 173 ranking means he’s in the top 10% – not too shabby!
 

Andrew Adamson is a New Zealand film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the first two installments of the Shrek franchise and the first two films in The Chronicles of Narnia series. He has also worked on other notable films such as The Lion King, Batman Forever, and The Truman Show. Adamson was born on December 1, 1966, in Auckland, New Zealand.
 

July 31, 1966
 

Andrew Adamson was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Andrew V. McLaglen’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 with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Andrew.
 

Andrew V. McLaglen was a British-American film and television director. He was born on July 28, 1920, in London, England, and passed away on August 30, 2014, in Friday Harbor, Washington, USA. McLaglen directed over 100 films and television episodes throughout his career, including Westerns such as “Shenandoah” and “The Wild Geese.” He was also known for his work on the TV series “Gunsmoke” and “Have Gun – Will Travel.” McLaglen was the son of actor Victor McLaglen and followed in his father’s footsteps to become a successful director.
 

August 27, 1920
 

Andrew V. McLaglen was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
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Anne Fletcher is a movie director known for her work on romantic comedies such as “27 Dresses” and “The Proposal.” She has also directed the dance films “Step Up” and “Step Up Revolution.” Fletcher began her career as a choreographer and has worked on numerous films and television shows.
 

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Anne Fletcher was born in Detroit, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: 352%
ROI Rank: 121
 
Well, Asghar Farhadi may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 121 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely more like an A-Lister in our book! And with an average ROI of 250%, he’s making bank while making us laugh and cry.
 

Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was born on May 7, 1972 in Khomeyni Shahr, Iran. Farhadi has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “A Separation” (2011), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and “The Salesman” (2016), which also won an Academy Award in the same category. He is known for his realistic and nuanced portrayals of Iranian society and culture. Farhadi has won numerous awards for his work, including the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Screenplay Award.
 

June 7, 1972.
 

Asghar Farhadi was born in Khomeyni Shahr, Iran.
 

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Average ROI: 58%
ROI Rank: 615
 
Well, Barry Cook may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Barry Cook is a movie director known for his work on animated films such as “Mulan” and “Arthur Christmas.” He began his career as an animator at Disney in the 1980s and later transitioned to directing. Cook has received several awards for his work in animation, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for “Mulan.”
 

November 11, 1955
 

Barry Cook was born in the United States.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ben Smallbone’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there!
 

Ben Smallbone is an Australian-born film director and producer. He is best known for his work on the films “Priceless” and “Taken”. Smallbone has also directed music videos for popular Christian artists such as for King & Country and Casting Crowns. He is the brother of fellow filmmaker Joel Smallbone.
 

June 7, 1979
 

Ben Smallbone was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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