Directing
M. Night Shyamalan
- Titles
- 44movies12TV shows
- Career
Active from 1993 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 22titles as director
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Sixth Sense90/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 22 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Mystery6.8average 4.1
- Uncanny5.0average 2.5
- Scare5.1average 2.6
- Family Dynamics6.3average 4.7
- Tension7.7average 6.1
- Psychological7.1average 5.6
- Spiritual3.1average 2.0
- Contemporary Realism5.8average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Class & Capitalism0.9, average 3.3
- Historical0.5, average 2.6
- Nostalgia1.7, average 3.6
- Situational Comedy1.1, average 2.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 7
- Unsettling Atmosphere 5
- Family Drama 3
- Claustrophobic 2
- Supernatural Horror 2
- Existential Dread 2
- M. Night Shyamalan 2
- Supernatural Thriller 2
- Psychological Mystery 2
- Atmospheric 2
- Superhero Deconstruction 2
- Character Study 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
James Newton HowardComposerThe Sixth Sense, The Village, The Happening, Unbreakable, Signs, +3 more
Tak FujimotoCinematographerThe Sixth Sense, The Happening, Signs, Devil
Bruce WillisActorThe Sixth Sense, Glass, Unbreakable- LLuke CiarrocchiEditorSplit, Glass, The Visit
Mike GioulakisCinematographerSplit, Old, Glass
Bryce Dallas HowardActorThe Village, Lady in the Water
Betty BuckleyActorSplit, The Happening
Rupert GrintActorServant, Knock at the Cabin
Cherry JonesActorThe Village, Signs
Charlayne WoodardActorGlass, Unbreakable
James McAvoyActorSplit, Glass
Joaquin PhoenixActorThe Village, Signs
Movies and TV shows
27Upcoming
2 titles
Good Grades
Producer, Director
Untitled M. Night Shyamalan Film
Director, Screenplay
2020s
6 titles · average score 63
Remain (2026)
Producer, Director
60
Trap (2024)
as Spotter
60
The Watchers (2024)
Producer
74
Caddo Lake (2024)
Producer
61
Knock at the Cabin (2023)
as Infomercial Host
60
Old (2021)
as Hotel Van Driver
2010s
8 titles · average score 63
66
Glass (2019)
as Jai, Security Guard
74
Servant (2019)
TV show · as Delivery Man
73
Split (2017)
as Jai, Hooters Lover
82
This Is Us (2016)
TV show · as M. Night Shyamalan
63
The Visit (2015)
Writer, Producer
46
After Earth (2013)
Screenplay, Director
42
The Last Airbender (2010)
as Firebender at Earth Prison Camp (uncredited)
61
Devil (2010)
Story, Producer
2000s
7 titles · average score 62
51
The Happening (2008)
as Joey (voice)
55
Lady in the Water (2006)
as Vick Ran
65
The Village (2004)
as Jay
Making 'Signs' (2003)
Thanks
67
Signs (2002)
as Ray Reddy
72
Unbreakable (2000)
as Stadium Drug Dealer
1990s
4 titles · average score 70
90
The Sixth Sense (1999)
as Dr. Hill
60
Stuart Little (1999)
Screenplay
59
Wide Awake (1998)
Director, Writer
72
Praying with Anger (1993)
as Dev Raman