Is Atom Egoyan A-List?
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No — Atom Egoyan is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1997
The Sweet Hereafter Success
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Continued Film Work
Ranking Timeline
1984C$0.01M
Early Independent Films
Egoyan begins his filmmaking career with indie films.
1994B▲$0.2M+$0.19M
Exotica Released
*Exotica* gains international attention.
1997A▲$1M+$0.8M
The Sweet Hereafter Success
*The Sweet Hereafter* earns Oscar nominations.
2000B▼$2M+$1M
Continued Film Work
Egoyan continues making thought-provoking films.
2010B$3M+$1M
Directing Opera
Begins Directing Opera.
2020B$4M+$1M
Recent Film Releases
Continues to write and direct indie films.
2026B$5M+$1M
Respected Canadian Filmmaker
Egoyan remains a significant figure in Canadian cinema.
Last updated: February 25, 2026