Moving from acting to directing is a fairly common practice in the film industry. There are many examples of successful actors who at some point decided not only to portray emotions in front of the camera, but also to control the entire process behind it. Some of the most famous: Clint Eastwood, Ben Affleck, Ben Stiller and Mel Gibson. All of them succeeded as actors and directors. That is why they will not be on the list. 
In our selection today, we mentioned well-rated films made by actors who, for the most part, simply tried themselves in this role. Moreover, the experiment was a success! This can be seen from the ratings of the films on IMDb, which we also indicated. Each of these films went down quite well with audiences or in the West.
Let's see which famous actors have a fairly successful film in their careers that they directed.
Ides of March (2011) 
Director: George Clooney.
IMDb: 7.1
In addition to Clooney himself, the film features a powerful cast: Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Giamatti and Marisa Tomei.
Brave (1997) 
Director: Johnny Depp.
IMDb: 6.1
The main roles starred Depp himself and Marlon Brando.
Before We Part (2014) 
Director: Chris Evans.
IMDb: 6.8
That Thing You Do (1996) 
Director: Tom Hanks.
IMDb: 6.9
The film stars Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron and Tom Hanks himself.
A Quiet Place (2018) 
Director: John Krasinski.
IMDb: 7.5
The film has become one of the most striking horror films of recent years, receiving praise including from Stephen King. And it was directed (and written by) that funny guy Jim Halpert from The Office.
Education (2019) 
Director: Olivia Wilde.
IMDb: 7.1
Three Graves (2005) 
Director: Tommy Lee Jones.
IMDb: 7.3
Dead Man Walking (1995) 
Director: Tim Robbins.
IMDb: 7.5
Robbins received an Oscar nomination for directing this film. It is not at all surprising that the actor, known for his leading role in the film “The Shawshank Redemption,” made a film about a prisoner. Starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon.
One-Eyed Jacks (1961) 
Director: Marlon Brando.
IMDb: 7.1
War Zone (1998) 
Director: Tim Roth.
IMDb: 7.3
The film featured Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, who were not so famous at that time.
Matilda (1996) 
Director: Danny DeVito.
IMDb: 6.9
Despite the fact that DeVito does not often direct films, among his works it is also worth highlighting the comedy “Duplex” (2001) with Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore.
Wild Life (2018) 
Director: Paul Dano.
IMDb: 6.1
Paul Dano not only directed the film, but also wrote the script for it together with his wife, actress Zoe Kazan. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan.
Truth in Wine (1996) 
Director: Steve Buscemi.
IMDb: 7.1
The Story of Antoine Fischer (2002) 
Director: Denzel Washington.
IMDb: 7.3
By the way, do you know who wrote the script for the film called “The Story of Antoine Fischer”? Antoine Fischer!
A Bronx Tale (1993) 
Director: Robert De Niro.
IMDb: 7.8
De Niro's debut as a director in the familiar genre of crime thriller was a success!
Bonus: Tai Chi Master (2013) 
Director: Keanu Reeves.
IMDb: 6.0
Yes, the film's ratings are quite low, but how could we not mention Keanu Reeves' directorial debut!
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