The Films of Christopher Nolan, Ranked
He reinvented Batman for the twenty-first century, he traversed spacetime with the power of love and gravity, and he unleashed the devastating power of the atomic bomb. It’s impossible to engage in contemporary mainstream cinema and not encounter the work of English filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Since his breakout indie Following (1998) and subsequent mainstream debut Memento (2000), Nolan has been one of the most exciting and innovative filmmakers of the present day, finding a careful balance between blockbuster appeal and distinct artistic voice. After conquering science fiction, action thrillers, and historical biopics, he’s retreated to the ancient Greeks to deliver a big-screen interpretation of the most important text in the Western canon. With The Odyssey now playing in theatres, and thirteen films deep into his career, here are the films of Christopher Nolan, ranked. Note: A version of this list was first published on July 25, 2023. It has been updated to reflect changes to No...
