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Sam Mendes

United Kingdom · 1965–

#25 of the greatest film directors of all time, ranked by everyone.

#7 of the 16 directors from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

22. Danny Boyle United Kingdom · 1956–
23. J. J. Abrams United States · 1966–
24. Ron Howard United States · 1954–
25. Sam Mendes United Kingdom · 1965–
26. Roman Polanski France · 1933–
27. Billy Wilder Poland · 1906–2002
28. Tim Burton United States · 1958–

Face-offs

• Ron Howard vs Sam Mendes 51% – 49%
• Roman Polanski vs Sam Mendes 49% – 51%
• Sam Mendes vs J. J. Abrams 49% – 51%
• Sam Mendes vs Billy Wilder 51% – 49%
• Danny Boyle vs Sam Mendes 51% – 49%