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Ian McEwan

Is Ian McEwan A-List?

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NoIan McEwan is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1978C$0.01M

*First Love, Last Rites*

Early success with short stories gains him initial recognition.

1981C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

*The Cement Garden* Novel Success

Establishes his reputation for disturbing narratives.

1998B$1M+$0.9M

*Amsterdam* Booker Prize Winner

Wins the Booker Prize, significantly increasing his acclaim and readership.

2001B$5M+$4M

*Atonement* Critical Acclaim

*Atonement* is a critical and commercial success, further boosting his reputation.

2007B$10M+$5M

*Atonement* Film Adaptation

Film adaptation extends his reach and increases his earnings.

2014B$15M+$5M

*The Children Act* Published

Another widely read novel.

2018B$18M+$3M

*The Children Act* Film Release

Film adaptation of The Children Act keeps his work in the spotlight.

2026B$20M+$2M

Esteemed Novelist and Screenwriter

McEwan remains a highly regarded writer with a loyal readership, maintaining his wealth.

Last updated: February 25, 2026