Is Sidney Lumet A-List?
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No — Sidney Lumet is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1957B$0.1M
12 Angry Men Debut
Directs '12 Angry Men', establishing himself as a director.
1973B$0.5M+$0.4M
Serpico Success
Directs 'Serpico', which earns critical acclaim.
1975B$1M+$0.5M
Dog Day Afternoon Release
Directs 'Dog Day Afternoon', cementing his reputation.
1976B$2M+$1M
Network Acclaim
Directs 'Network', another critically acclaimed film.
1982B$4M+$2M
The Verdict Success
Directs 'The Verdict', receives positive reviews.
2007B$8M+$4M
Before the Devil Release
Directs 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'.
2026B$10M+$2M
New York Drama Legacy
Remembered for directing realistic New York dramas.
Last updated: February 25, 2026