Paul Thomas Anderson vs Sidney Lumet
Which director? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Paul Thomas Anderson United States · 1970– 51% · #50 in the world
- Sidney Lumet United States · 1924–2011 49% · #53 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Paul Thomas Anderson over Sidney Lumet by just 51% to 49%. Paul Thomas Anderson is #50 of the 130 directors in the world ranking and Sidney Lumet #53; among the 71 from the United States, they are #25 and #27.
Side by side
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Sidney Lumet | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #50 | #53 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Lived | 1970– | 1924–2011 |