Portrait of Simon Curtis

Directing

Simon Curtis

Career

Active from 1986 to 2025, busiest in 1991 and 2007 with 3 main titles each.

Average score
GoodWatch score66/100
Highest rated
Poster for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
GoodWatch score76/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.0 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Simon Curtis Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Violence
    1.7, average 4.1
  • Contemporary Realism
    3.4, average 5.4
  • Adrenaline
    2.8, average 4.8
  • Scare
    0.8, average 2.6

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven Narrative 3
  • Social Commentary 3
  • Psychological Drama 2
  • Emotional Journey 2
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere 2
  • Sharp Dialogue 2
  • Comfort Viewing 2
  • Ensemble Cast Showcase 2
  • Character Study 2
  • Period Drama 2
  • Family Drama 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

51
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

3 titles
London, I Love You
London, I Love You

Writer, Director

Encore
Encore

Director

Gerron's Last Film
Gerron's Last Film

Director

2020s

2 titles ยท average score 76
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)
GoodWatch score 76

Director

Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
GoodWatch score 75

Director

2010s

7 titles ยท average score 65
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
GoodWatch score 61

Director

The Chaperone
The Chaperone (2019)
GoodWatch score 59

Executive Producer

Goodbye Christopher Robin
Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
GoodWatch score 64

Director, Executive Producer

Diana and I
Diana and I (2017)

Executive Producer

Woman in Gold
Woman in Gold (2015)
GoodWatch score 63

Director, Executive Producer

My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn (2011)
GoodWatch score 71

Director, Executive Producer

Friend Request Pending
Friend Request Pending (2011)
GoodWatch score 75

Executive Producer

2000s

5 titles ยท average score 66
A Short Stay in Switzerland
A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)
GoodWatch score 68

Director

Born in the USA
Born in the USA (2007)

Director

Pride
Pride (2004)
GoodWatch score 61

Executive Producer

Man and Boy
Man and Boy (2002)
GoodWatch score 60

Director

Copenhagen
Copenhagen (2002)
GoodWatch score 74

Executive Producer

1990s

34 titles ยท average score 64
My Summer With Des
My Summer With Des (1998)
GoodWatch score 62

Director

The Student Prince
The Student Prince (1998)
GoodWatch score 56

Director

Mrs. Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway (1997)
GoodWatch score 65

Executive Producer

Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night (1996)
GoodWatch score 74

Executive Producer

The Mother
The Mother (1994)

Producer, Director

The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea (1994)

Producer

The Changeling
The Changeling (1993)

Director, Producer

Old Times
Old Times (1991)

Director

Nona
Nona (1991)

Director

Edward II
Edward II (1991)
GoodWatch score 84

Executive Producer

Absolute Hell
Absolute Hell (1991)

Producer

Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya (1991)

Producer