Average ROI: 434%
ROI Rank: 88
 
Well, Peyton Reed may not be in the top 1%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 1% either. With a rank of 88, he’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database. And with a status of F-List, he’s probably just happy to be included at all.
 

Peyton Reed is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films Bring It On, The Break-Up, Yes Man, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man. Reed began his career as a writer and director for television shows such as The Weird Al Show and Mr. Show with Bob and David. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows like The Office, New Girl, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
 

July 2, 1964
 

Peyton Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Phyllida Lloyd’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and she was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Phyllida, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Phyllida Lloyd is a British film and theatre director, best known for directing the hit musicals Mamma Mia! and The Iron Lady. She has also directed several successful stage productions, including the original West End and Broadway productions of Mamma Mia! and the all-female Shakespeare trilogy at the Donmar Warehouse. Lloyd has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Musical for Mamma Mia! and a BAFTA nomination for Best British Film for The Iron Lady.
 

June 16, 1957
 

Phyllida Lloyd was born in Bristol, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Rachel Lears may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure she’s in the top 0% of the F-List. #SorryNotSorryRachel
 

Rachel Lears is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on social justice issues. She is best known for directing the critically acclaimed documentaries “Knock Down the House” and “The Hand That Feeds.” Lears has also worked as a producer and cinematographer on various documentary projects.
 

August 21, 1979
 

Rachel Lears was born in Berkeley, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Raoul Peck may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 1,000…or maybe the top 10,000? Either way, he’s definitely a B-Lister in our hearts.
 

Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker, born on September 16, 1953. He has directed several award-winning films, including “Lumumba” (2000), “Sometimes in April” (2005), and “I Am Not Your Negro” (2016). Peck has also served as Haiti’s Minister of Culture and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
 

September 16, 1953.
 

Raoul Peck was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Richard Brooks is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there. Maybe he can start a support group with the other directors who have a less than 1% ROI.
 

Richard Brooks was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on May 18, 1912, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died on March 11, 1992, in Beverly Hills, California. Brooks directed and wrote the screenplays for several notable films, including “Blackboard Jungle,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and “In Cold Blood.” He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Elmer Gantry” in 1961. Brooks was known for his socially conscious films that tackled controversial topics such as racism, corruption, and the death penalty.
 

June 17, 1912
 

Richard Brooks was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 564%
ROI Rank: 50
 
Well, Rick Rosenthal may be a C-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ in terms of ROI, ranking in the top 3% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Looks like he’s got the magic touch!
 

Rick Rosenthal is an American film and television director known for his work on popular TV shows such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He has also directed several feature films, including “Halloween II” and “Bad Boys.” Rosenthal has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s and has received critical acclaim for his work.
 

September 14, 1949
 

Director Rick Rosenthal was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 396%
ROI Rank: 105
 
Well, Robert Benton may not be in the top 5% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, 105 out of nearly 2,000 isn’t too shabby. Keep on truckin’, Benton.
 

Robert Benton is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 29, 1932, in Waxahachie, Texas. Benton began his career as a writer for Esquire magazine before transitioning to screenwriting. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film “Kramer vs. Kramer” in 1980 and again for “Places in the Heart” in 1985. Benton has also directed several films, including “The Late Show,” “Nobody’s Fool,” and “The Human Stain.” He has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career and is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.
 

September 28, 1932
 

Robert Benton was born in Waxahachie, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Robert Rossen’s ROI is so low, it’s like he’s playing limbo with the F-List status. He’s somewhere in the bottom 10%, but we won’t say exactly where.
 

Robert Rossen was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on March 16, 1908, in New York City and died on February 18, 1966, in Hollywood, California. Rossen is best known for directing films such as “All the King’s Men” (1949), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and “The Hustler” (1961), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. He was also a screenwriter for films such as “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” (1946) and “The Brave Bulls” (1951). Rossen was known for his socially conscious films that explored themes of power, corruption, and morality.
 

March 15, 1908
 

Robert Rossen was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 171%
ROI Rank: 348
 
Well, Rodney Rothman may be ranked 348 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And with an average ROI of 120%, he’s definitely not a total flop…just a solid member of the F-list club.
 

Rodney Rothman is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on the films “22 Jump Street” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Rothman began his career as a writer for the late-night talk show “The Late Show with David Letterman” before transitioning to film. He has also worked on the television series “Undeclared” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”
 

November 11, 1974.
 

Rodney Rothman was born in United States.
 

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Average ROI: 20%
ROI Rank: 717
 
Well, at least Roman Polanski is in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI, but I guess being on the B-List means he’s not quite as ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ as he used to be.
 

Roman Polanski is a Polish-French movie director, producer, and actor. He was born on August 18, 1933, in Paris, France. Polanski is best known for his work in the horror genre, including films such as “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Tenant.” He has also directed critically acclaimed dramas such as “Chinatown” and “The Pianist,” which won him an Academy Award for Best Director. Polanski’s personal life has been controversial, including his conviction for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1977, which led to him fleeing the United States and living as a fugitive in Europe.
 

August 18, 1933.
 

Roman Polanski was born in Paris, France.
 

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