Is Andrew Niccol A-List?
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No — Andrew Niccol is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1998
The Truman Show Success
Lost A-list status in 2005
Dropped to B tier — Lord of War
Ranking Timeline
1997B$0.1M
Gattaca Release
Directs critically acclaimed sci-fi film.
1998A▲$1M+$0.9M
The Truman Show Success
Writes and co-produces hit film.
2005B▼$2M+$1M
Lord of War
Directs and writes political thriller.
2011B$4M+$2M
In Time Release
Directs sci-fi action film.
2013B$6M+$2M
The Host Adaptation
Directs the screen adaptation of the book.
2018B$7M+$1M
Anon Directing
Directs sci-fi thriller for Netflix.
2026B$8M+$1M
Thoughtful Filmmaker
Continues work in the sci-fi genre.
Last updated: February 24, 2026