
Is Terrence Malick A-List?
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No — Terrence Malick is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1973C$0.1M
Directs 'Badlands'
Malick gains initial recognition with his debut film.
1978B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
'Days of Heaven' Acclaim
Further establishes himself as a visionary director.
1998B$1M+$0.7M
'The Thin Red Line' Comeback
Returns to filmmaking after a long hiatus.
2005B$3M+$2M
Directs 'The New World'
Continues to explore philosophical themes.
2011B$8M+$5M
'The Tree of Life' Success
Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes, gaining critical acclaim.
2019B$12M+$4M
Directs 'A Hidden Life'
Directs WW2 epic with mixed commercial reception.
2026B$16M+$4M
Maintains Artistic Vision
Continues making films with a unique artistic style.
Last updated: February 25, 2026