Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023). On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Directed 24
2020s
- 2025
- 2020
Goldman v Silverman
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Director
- 2015
Gone Tomorrow
Director
- 2013
Lenny Cooke
Director
Solid Gold
Director
- 2012
Trophy Hunter
Director
The Black Balloon
Director
- 2011
Straight Hustle
Director
Buttons
Director
- 2010
John's Gone
Director
2000s
- 2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director
There's Nothing You Can Do
Director
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Director
- 2007
What To Do When Choking
Director
- 2006
The Ralph Handel Story
Director
- 2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director
No release date
Into the Woods with Mark
Director
Acted in 30
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2013
Solid Gold
Goldman
- 2010
John's Gone
John
2000s
- 2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Movie
There's Nothing You Can Do
Movie
Yeast
Riverguy 2
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
- 2007
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Movie
What To Do When Choking
Movie
- 2006
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
- 2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
- 2004
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
No release date
Into the Woods with Mark
Movie
Grown Ups 3
Movie
Edited 18
2020s
- 2025
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Editor
- 2015
- 2013
Lenny Cooke
Editor
- 2012
The Black Balloon
Editor
- 2011
Buttons
Editor
- 2010
John's Gone
Editor
2000s
- 2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Editor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Editor
There's Nothing You Can Do
Editor
- 2007
What To Do When Choking
Editor
- 2006
The Ralph Handel Story
Editor
- 2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Editor
Produced 16
2020s
- 2026
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Co-Producer
Public Access
Executive Producer
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
2010s
- 2012
Heartland
Producer
The Black Balloon
Casting Director
- 2010
John's Gone
Producer
Wrote 15
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2012
Trophy Hunter
Writer
The Black Balloon
Writer
- 2011
Straight Hustle
Writer
- 2010
John's Gone
Writer
2000s
- 2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
Writer
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Writer
- 2007
The Back of Her Head
Writer
- 2006
If You See Something, Say Something
Writer
- 2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Writer
Sound 4
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2012
The Black Balloon
Sound Recordist
- 2010
Camera 3
2020s
- 2026
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Camera Operator
- 2025
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
Additional Camera
2010s
- 2011
Buttons
Director of Photography
Art department 1
2010s
- 2010
The Neistat Brothers
Set Decoration
Created 1
2020s
- 2023
Appearances9
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
2010s
- 2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
- 2014
- 2011
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
- 2010
The Neistat Brothers
Self · 8 episodes
1990s
- 1996
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2025
