Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro Movie Overview
Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro have appeared in dozens of major studio and independent films, with combined global box office totals exceeding 10 billion dollars across their careers. Their filmographies include collaborations such as "Last Vegas" and "What Just Happened," produced by studios including Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Netflix. Both actors frequently appear in crime dramas, biographical films, and ensemble casts, with Freeman known for roles in the "Mad Max" franchise and De Niro for performances in Martin Scorsese films. Their work is tracked by platforms like IMDb and The Numbers, which aggregate box office and rating data. For current film listings and earnings data, see The Numbers at The Numbers.
Streaming availability for Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro movies has expanded significantly, with titles distributed through Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Apple TV+. As of the latest public data, several De Niro films such as "The Irishman" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" are available on Netflix, while Freeman titles like "Invictus" and "Million Dollar Baby" appear on multiple platforms. Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal own significant catalogs of their respective film libraries. Streaming viewership data is reported by Nielsen and Parrot Analytics, which rank titles by demand expressions and audience share. For industry analysis of streaming performance, see Parrot Analytics at Parrot Analytics.
Box Office Performance and Production Companies
Robert De Niro's highest-grossing films include "Joker" (2019), which earned over 1 billion dollars worldwide, and "The Irishman" (2019), a Netflix original produced by TriBeCa Productions and Sikelia Productions. Morgan Freeman's top-grossing titles include "The Dark Knight" trilogy and "Mad Max: Fury Road," both distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and grossing over 2 billion dollars combined. Their films are produced by major companies including Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Netflix, with budgets ranging from 20 million to over 100 million dollars per film. Box office figures are verified by Box Office Mojo and Comscore, which track theatrical and home entertainment revenue. For detailed box office data, see Box Office Mojo at Box Office Mojo.
Independent productions featuring both actors include "Last Vegas" (2013), produced by CBS Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, and "What Just Happened" (2008), produced by Tribeca Productions and distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. These films typically had budgets between 25 and 40 million dollars and earned moderate box office returns. De Niro's production company, Tribeca Productions, has also produced documentary and narrative films that appear on streaming platforms. Freeman's production company, Revelations Entertainment, co-produced several projects including "Invictus" and "The Electric State." For information on production companies and film financing, see SEC filings at SEC.gov.
Awards, Rankings, and Industry Recognition
Morgan Freeman has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989). Robert De Niro has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "The Godfather Part II" (1974) and an Academy Award for Best Actor for "Raging Bull" (1980). Both actors have received multiple nominations from the Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and Golden Globe organizations. Their films are frequently ranked by critics and