These filmmakers all benefitted from beginner’s luck. Whether it was a low budget horror flick, a violent masterpiece, a hilarious sports movie or the greatest movie ever made (according to some people), these movies represent the best first ever film efforts of some of our favorite directors. In this video, WatchMojo.com counts down our picks for the top 10 directorial debuts. For this list, we’ve picked the most ambitious and impressive first full-length efforts by movie directors – which means their earlier short-films don’t count.

Discover the hidden gems of cinema in 2024! From pulse-pounding action to thought-provoking dramas, we're counting down the year's most overlooked films. These underappreciated masterpieces showcase emerging talents and established stars pushing boundaries. Join us as we explore the movies that deserve a second chance to shine.

These film prodigies started their careers with a bang! For this list, we’ll be going over some of the best films made by directors before they turned 25.

These films served as launching pads for some of Hollywood's most talented filmmakers! For this list, we’ll be looking at those film directors who really got off to a flying start.