Best Films Directed by Paul Schrader

The 16 best films and series directed by Paul Schrader, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — quality over hype. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters 1985 ★ 7.8

First Reformed 2018 ★ 7.0

Hardcore 1979 ★ 6.7

Light Sleeper 1992 ★ 6.7

Affliction 1998 ★ 6.3

Adam Resurrected 2008 ★ 6.1

American Gigolo 1980 ★ 6.2

The Card Counter 2021 ★ 6.1

Master Gardener 2023 ★ 6.0

Cat People 1982 ★ 6.0

Oh, Canada 2024 ★ 5.7

Light of Day 1987 ★ 5.5

Forever Mine 1999 ★ 5.3

The Walker 2007 ★ 5.3

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist 2005 ★ 5.3

Dog Eat Dog 2016 ★ 5.1