
Robbie Ryan
Irish cinematographer
- Born
- 1970Dublin, Leinster
- Nationality
Ireland
- Years active
- 2006–2025
Known for
About Robbie Ryan
Robbie Ryan is an Irish cinematographer. They were born in 1970 in Dublin, Leinster. Their career spans 26 titles, among them The Favourite (2018), Philomena (2013) and Marriage Story (2019).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Robbie Ryan is Red Road (2006); in all, 26 films over 19 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Favourite (2018), with 28 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 16 titles. The person they have worked with most is Ken Loach, on 5 films, among them I, Daniel Blake and The Angels' Share.
Coming up
- 2026
Latest work
Full filmography (27)- 2025
- 2024
- 2024
- 2023
- 2023
- 2022
- 2020
- 2019
Where to watch Robbie Ryan
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2018
- 2013
- 2019
- 2023
- 2016
- 2012
- 2019
- 2017
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Robbie Ryan films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Favourite 2018
- Poor Things 2023
- The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) 2017
- Philomena 2013
- American Honey 2016
Has worked with
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Ken Loach 5 films together I, Daniel Blake, The Angels' Share and 3 more
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Andrea Arnold 5 films together American Honey, Fish Tank and 3 more
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Paul Laverty 5 films together I, Daniel Blake, The Angels' Share and 3 more
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Rebecca O'Brien 5 films together I, Daniel Blake, The Angels' Share and 3 more
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Emma Stone 4 films together The Favourite, Poor Things and 2 more
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Yorgos Lanthimos 4 films together The Favourite, Poor Things and 2 more
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Pascal Caucheteux 4 films together I, Daniel Blake, The Angels' Share and 2 more
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Micky McGregor 3 films together I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You and 1 more
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Daniel Battsek 3 films together The Favourite, Poor Things and 1 more
- DT Dave Turner 3 films together I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You and 1 more
Questions about Robbie Ryan
Where was Robbie Ryan born?
Robbie Ryan was born in 1970 in Dublin, Leinster.
What are the best Robbie Ryan films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Robbie Ryan films are The Favourite (2018, 7.9), Poor Things (2023, 7.6) and The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017, 7.6).
What is Robbie Ryan's next film?
Robbie Ryan's next release is A Talent for Murder, out on 20 November 2026.
Page reviewed on 24 September 2026.















