By Tessa Boyce.

Usually, we rely on film critics to sort garbage movies from cinematic gems. That’s what they’re trained to do, after all. Audience members trust critics to highlight the best movies out there, but sometimes critics and crowds disagree, and there are times when critics enjoy films considerably more than the audience. Perhaps there are things a critic’s eye catches that the rest of the population missed.

Using data from Rotten Tomatoes, PrettyFamous calculated which movies have the largest disparity in critic versus audience ratings. To be considered, a movie had to receive a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score of 60 or lower and a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer Score (based on critic ratings) of at least 80.

From comedies to horrors, the critics rated each of these very diverse films significantly higher than audience members did.

#28. Cocoon

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 80
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 20

“Cocoon” is Ron Howard‘s 1985 sci-fi classic about a group that stumbles upon mysterious Alien pods that bestow eternal life. The film went over better with critics than the general public, possibly because the critics took into account Ron Howard’s impressive career when scrutinizing the film.

#28. Bowfinger

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 80
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 20

“Bowfinger” was written by Steve Martin and directed by Frank Oz (best known as the voice of Yoda from the Star Wars franchise). It also features a star studded cast: Heather Graham, Eddie Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Steve Martin. Critics appreciate Martin’s witty script, but audiences expected much more from Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.

#28. Magic Mike

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 80
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 20

“Magic Mike” loosely follows the real-life story of Channing Tatum’s rise to fame. According to IMDb, Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh (known for the Oceans Eleven series) financed the film themselves with $6.5 million. The film went on to gross $167 worldwide, and spawned a sequel, “Magic Mike XXL.”

#27. Don Jon

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 80
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 59
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 21

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote, directed and starred in this raunchy comedy about a hot-headed young man with an addiction to porn. The film was too salacious for some audience members, but most critics agreed that Gordon-Levitt’s first foray into directing was “thoughtful, original and provocative.”

#26. A Prairie Home Companion

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 81
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 59
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 22

“A Prairie Home Companion” was written by classic storyteller Garrison Keillor and directed by Robert Altman (known for Academy Award-nominated-film Gosford Park). The film also features one of the most star-studded ensembles: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Woody Harrelson, Lily Tomlin and Tommy Lee Jones, to name a few. Perhaps because this movie was Robert Altman’s last film, critics were more apt to give it a higher ranking than audience members.

#24. Two Lovers

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 82
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 58
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 24

Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw star in this 2008 drama about a depressed, yet lovable Leonard Kraditor
(played by Phoenix) navigating the streets of Brooklyn while deeply involved with two separate women. The film is loosely based on the 1948 short story “White Nights” by acclaimed Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky.

#24. The Tree of Life

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 84
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 24

Although critics called “The Tree of Life” a “brilliant achievement” and even “a cinematic masterpiece,” audiences were not wowed by the 1950s tale of a dysfunctional family starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. The film was nominated for three Oscars, including best director (Terrence Malick) and best picture.

#22. Darkman

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 83
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 58
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 25

Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand star in this creative thriller that critics hailed as “wild, woolly and occasionally wondrous.” Liam Neeson plays a scientist hell-bent on exacting revenge on so-called friends who left him for dead. It is one of director Sam Raimi‘s first feature-length films. Raimi went on to create well-known movies including the Spiderman series.

#22. Scream 2

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 81
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 56
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 25

The original “Scream” that premiered in 1996 did equally well with audiences and critics, receiving a 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes with both groups. Critics, however, were much more impressed with the sequel than audience members. One critic called the film, “Bloody good fun.”

#20. The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 86
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 26

This kids movie was directed by Peter Lord, of “Wallace and Gromit” fame. Critics enjoyed listening to actors Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman and Hugh Grant do their best British pirate accents, but audiences weren’t as enchanted by the “plunderful life” of the misfits.

#20. Ghost Town

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 86
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 26

In “Ghost Town,” Ricky Gervais stars as Bertram Pincus, an ordinary man who dies an ordinary death. Fortunately, he is resuscitated – but comes back to life with the somewhat irritating ability to see ghosts. One critic applauded “Ghost Town” as “the big screen’s best use of the talents of the sarcastic, ever put-upon Mr. Gervais.”

#19. Paranormal Activity

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 83
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 56
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 27

The original “Paranormal Activity” is a creative horror movie that does not use blood and guts or CGI to incite a scare. The film only took an estimated $15,000 to film, and grossed over $193 million.

#17. The Truth About Cats & Dogs

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 84
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 56
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 28

“The Truth about Cats and Dogs” is the 1996 version of the 1897 play “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand. The genders are reversed in this version, and Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo star as two unlikely friends. This was Janeane Garofalo’s first major role in a film, and she went on to star in cult classics like “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Dogma.”

#17. Adventureland

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 88
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 28

Even with a star-studded cast including Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Stewart and Jessie Eisenberg, audiences were simply not impressed with this indie summer romance flick. Critics, however, found “Adventureland” to be “a sweet-natured character comedy — and a subtle exercise in generic-boundary-pushing — this is a real charmer.”

#16. In Good Company

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 83
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 54
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 29

Dennis Quaid plays Dan, a successful businessman who is unexpectedly demoted from his high-profile job. The kicker: his new 26-year-old boss (played by Topher Grace) is also sleeping with his daughter (Scarlett Johansson). One critic went so far to say that “In Good Company” was “not only the best American picture of 2004, but also the most grown-up movie to come from Hollywood in recent years.”

#15. Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 87
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 57
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 30

Nicolas Cage has quite a few films that ranked below a 20 percent on Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, including “Season of the Witch,” “The Wicker Man” and “Deadfall” – to name a few. “Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans” managed to impress critics, despite Cage’s apparent talent for starring in less-than-great films.

#12. Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 81
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 50
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 31

“Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome” is the third installment of the gritty series created by director George Miller. Mel Gibson plays the original Mad Max and this story follows him to a band of abandoned children in the post-Apocalyptic desert. While audiences were not wild about this installment, Director George Miller got it right when he came back with “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015. This sequel has a 97 percent rating by critics and 86 percent by audience members on Rotten Tomatoes.

#12. Crocodile Dundee

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 89
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 58
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 31

A lousy 58 percent rating from audience members might leave you wondering what exactly critics saw in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee,” a film starring actor Paul Hogan as an Australian outdoorsman bumbling his way through New York City. Despite the simple “fish out of water” plot, critics saw it as a “charming outback fairytale.”

#12. Freaky Friday

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 88
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 57
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 31

“Freaky Friday” is a remake from the 1976 film with the same title. Critics enjoyed Jamie Lee Curtis’ emotional portrayal of a mother trying to maintain a relationship with her hot-headed teenage daughter (played by Lindsay Lohan). Neither film did well with the audience; the original version has a 58 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

#9. Little Fish

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 89
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 57
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 32

Cate Blanchett plays Tracey, a recovering heroin addict trying to put her life back together, but faced with obstacles at every turn. “Little Fish” dazzled critics, but fell flat with the crowds, perhaps because the plot was simply too intense and depressing for some.

#9. The Blair Witch Project

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 87
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 55
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 32

Like “Paranormal Activity,” this simply shot horror film does not rely on CGI to terrify audiences. In fact, no gruesome creatures or spooky ghosts appear on screen at point throughout the film (spoiler alert). With an 87 percent critic score from Rotten Tomatoes, “The Blair Witch Project” has the highest rating of any film that has been nominated for a Razzie award for worst picture, according to IMDb.

#9. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 83
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 51
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 32

Another remake of a classic film, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is Tim Burton‘s exploration into Roald Dahl’s fantasy land of sweets. Johnny Depp made some interesting character choices playing Willie Wonka, claiming that he wanted to be like “a stoned George Bush,” which turned some people off of his performance.

#7. Splash

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 92
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 58
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 34

What could be better than a beautiful mermaid (played by Daryl Hannah) showing up in New York City and falling in love with a young, adorable Tom Hanks? Apparently a lot, because audiences only gave it a 58 percent rating. “Splash” was directed by Ron Howard and also features hilarious performances from John Candy and Eugene Levy.

#7. King Kong

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 84
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 50
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 34

This 2005 remake of the 1933 classic was legendary director Peter Jackson’s first film after his giant success with The Lord of the Rings series. It was certainly no “Return of the King,” but critics agreed Jackson did an excellent job staying faithful to the spirit of the original film.

#6. The Little Shop of Horrors

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 92
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 55
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 37

The oldest film on this list, the original “The Little Shop of Horrors” was released in 1960, and possibly has such a high rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes because they view it as a classic. According to IMDb, the film was shot in only two and a half days, on a budget of $22,500.

#5. Arachnophobia

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 91
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 53
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 38

“Arachnophobia” was director Frank Marshall’s first feature-length film. Critics thought the film was more than just a horror flick with creepy, crawly spiders, and found Jeff Daniels‘ portrayal as scaredy-cat Dr. Ross Jennings engaging.

#4. About a Boy

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 93
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 54
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 39

“About a Boy” features a young Nicholas Hoult doing his best to help his mother (Sharon Small) who is coping with serious depression. Hugh Grant appears as the love interest, but there is much more to this film than a simple love story. As one critic wrote, “mainstream comedies should all be this funny and tender.”

#3. Stuart Little 2

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 81
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 41
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 40

The original “Stuart Little” only received a 66 percent rating from critics, but critics enjoyed the squeaky, intelligent mouse’s second adventure much more than the audience. One audience member stated, “Man, I can’t believe I actually watched this. Disney is totally cashing in on idiots like me.”

#2. Antz

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 95
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 51
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 44

“Antz” is the second ever computer animated film after “Toy Story.” But, unlike “Toy Story,” this film was never in contention to be one of the best films of all time. Critics thoroughly enjoyed Woody Allen’s performance as Z, the self-reliant worker ant, but audiences were unenthused.

#1. Spy Kids

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 93
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 45
Critic vs. Crowd Disparity: 48

The original “Spy Kids” was widely approved of by critics and trashed by audiences. Why did critics like the film so much? The film “fulfills kids’ empowerment fantasies and features enough techno-wizardry and cool f/x to satisfy those weaned on videogames” one critic wrote. Although audiences did not rate it highly, the film was successful enough to spawn 3 sequels.

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By Tessa Boyce.

Not everyone loves horror movies, but most people can remember peeking through their fingers or covering their ears the first time they experienced a good scare from a movie.

Unfortunately, sometimes horror movies run the risk of being cliché, predictable gore-fests. Films like “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” have similar plots that follow teenagers in distress. Other horror movies are even more ridiculous and leave us in tears — of laughter. “Zombie Strippers,” “The Gingerdead Man” and “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” are all cringe-worthy horror movies that actually exist.

Sometimes, though, directors get it right and create a horror movie that is scary without being ridiculous. This week, the highly-anticipated horror film “10 Cloverfield Lane” will be released, and fans hope it fall into the successful camp of scary movies. Though the jury’s still out on this film, PrettyFamous got into the horror movie mood by finding the 25 highest-rated horror films of all time. The films are ranked by Smart Rating (a score out of 100 which takes into account Metacritic, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Gracenote ratings, as well as inflation-adjusted U.S. box office totals). Each film had to have at least 25,000 votes on IMDb, and all had to be labeled as a “horror” in Gracenote’s genre classifications. Ties were broken by total number of IMDb votes.

From classic tales of Transylvanian blood suckers, to aliens stowing away on futuristic space ships, take a look at these highly-rated horror movies — then check for something creeping under the bed.

#25. Dracula

Smart Rating: 92.09

Universal Studios purchased the rights to “Dracula” from Bram Stoker’s widow and Hamilton Deane (who wrote the play) for a reported $40,000. They have since produced multiple versions of the creepy tale, but there is nothing like the original, which stars Italian actor Bela Lugosi, who was reportedly buried in his Dracula cape.

#24. The Shining

Smart Rating: 92.17

Most audiences still remember the line “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” as well as Jack Nicholson’s leering face coming through the door with an axe, sneering, “Here’s Johnny!” Director Stanley Kubrick adapted Stephen King’s novel into a horrifying film that skillfully intertwines reality and the supernatural.

#23. A Nightmare on Elm Street

Smart Rating: 92.29

“A Nightmare on Elm Street” was director Wes Craven’s first foray into Freddy Krueger’s nightmarish world. It was also Johnny Depp’s first role in a feature-length film.

#22. Suspiria

Smart Rating: 92.52

“Suspiria” is a haunting Italian film about an American ballerina who travels to Europe to join a prestigious ballet academy, only to find out that gruesome murders occur all the time, and the academy’s director is a powerful witch. “Suspiria” is one of IMDb’s “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.”

#21. Evil Dead 2

Smart Rating: 92.76

According to Rotten Tomatoes, “Evil Dead 2” is “better, funnier, scarier and superior to the first indie gore-fest.” The film would not have been made without horror legend Stephen King, who helped director Sam Raimi secure financing when funding was cut due to lack of interest.

#20. The Thing

Smart Rating: 92.95

“The Thing” was directed by horror movie mastermind John Carpenter. It features a young Kurt Russell as a terrified scientist, battling a murderous alien that can change into anything it touches. Although it is now a cult classic, “The Thing” came up short at the box office, which was particularly upsetting to Carpenter, who feels it was his best film.

#19. Halloween

Smart Rating: 93.22

Another classic John Carpenter film, “Halloween” was the original teenage horror flick. Every Halloween, audiences still enjoy watching young Jamie Lee Curtis run from Michael Myers, the psychopath who just won’t die.

#18. The Tenant

Smart Rating: 93.23

“The Tenant” was directed by another horror film extraordinaire, Roman Polanski. He also stars in the film as an American living in Paris with the constant fear that his neighbors are conspiring against him and urging him to commit suicide.

#17. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Smart Rating: 93.95

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” was released in 1956, and is about the chaos that occurs when the population turns into emotionless clones. Many people interpret the film as a reflection of McCarthyism, which revolved around the fear of a tyrannical government forcing the population to become homogenized workers.

#16. Dawn of the Dead

Smart Rating: 94.09

Not to be confused with the hilarious 2004 remake, “Shawn of the Dead,” this cult classic was one of the original zombie thrillers. Of course, it was produced before the days of CGI (Computer-generated Imagery), so each zombie was individually made up. The film employed over 50 makeup artists, and zombies with missing limbs were played by actual amputees, according to IMDb.

#15. Freaks

Smart Rating: 94.09

“Freaks” revolves around a woman plotting to murder her fiancé to receive his inheritance. The film takes place under a creepy circus tent, and this is where the real horror lies. Because of its disturbing nature, “Freaks” was banned in the United Kingdom and Australia, and one woman even claimed viewing it caused her to have a miscarriage, according to IMDb.

#14. Jaws

Smart Rating: 94.26

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” is one of the most memorable lines from the 1975 thriller —and apparently it was ad-libbed by Roy Schneider. Audiences are still entertained by Steven Spielberg’s classic film, “Jaws.” Spielberg named the hungry Great White “Bruce,” and three mechanical Bruces, each costing over $250,000, were used in filming.

#13. Nosferatu

Smart Rating: 94.37

One of the most classic horror movies of all time, “Nosferatu” is still terrifying audiences 94 years after its release. Sweden even deemed the film so terrifying that it was banned there until 1972.

#12. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Smart Rating: 94.37

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford each put on engrossing performances in this twisted family tale. Joan Crawford plays Blanche, a disabled woman devoted to her psychotic sister, Baby Jane, played by Bette Davis. Bette Davis was nominated for an Oscar for her leading role.

#11. Night of the Living Dead

Smart Rating: 94.37

Another early zombie film, “Night of the Living Dead” is now a cult classic, and one of the highest-grossing independent films ever made. The word “zombie” is never mentioned in the film — characters refer to them as “those things” or “ghouls.”

#10. The Exorcist

Smart Rating: 94.40

According to IMDb, “The Exorcist” is one of Warner Brothers’ highest grossing films of all time. Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair were each nominated for an Oscar for their performances. “The Exorcist” was also the first horror movie to be nominated for an Academy Award for best picture.

#9. Let the Right One In

Smart Rating: 94.61

The most recent film on our list, “Let the Right One In” is a Swedish film about a young boy who befriends a strange, creepy girl with an unusual diet. The title refers to the myth that vampires cannot enter a home without first being invited inside.

#8. Rosemary’s Baby

Smart Rating: 94.66

Another Roman Polanski film, “Rosemary’s Baby” features a young Mia Farrow as innocent Rosemary Woodhouse, a newlywed who has just moved into the wrong neighborhood. Entertainment Weekly rated “Rosemary’s Baby” as one of the scariest movies of all time.

#7. Bride of Frankenstein

Smart Rating: 94.8

Universal Studios decided to capitalize on the success of the original “Frankenstein” film by bringing a new creation to theaters. Apparently, Boris Karloff lost 20 pounds sweating in his uncomfortably hot and heavy Frankenstein costume.

#6. Frankenstein

Smart Rating: 94.8

“It’s alive! It’s alive!” was ranked as the 49th greatest movie quote of all time by the American Film Institute. “Frankenstein” is based off the famous novel by Mary Shelley, and was one of the most popular movies released in the 1930s. Despite the film’s success, the actor who played Frankenstein, Boris Karloff, was not invited to the premiere, because Universal did not consider him a major actor.

#5. Repulsion

Smart Rating: 95.3

The third Roman Polanski film on our list, “Repulsion” stars Catherine Deneuve as a woman plagued by psychological fears of abuse. It was Polanski’s first feature-length film in English, and ranks in IMDb’s “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.”

#4. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Smart Rating: 95.37

The oldest film on this list, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” is considered to be one of the first true horror films ever made, and the number four highest-rated horror film of all time. The German thriller is about mysterious Dr. Caligari, who has the ability to predict crimes … or perhaps he is committing them himself?

#3. Psycho

Smart Rating: 95.94

“Psycho” is a classic horror film that doesn’t cease to scare, even 56 years after being released. It was Director Alfred Hitchcock’s first horror movie, and many would argue, his best. For some of us, Alfred Hitchcock managed to instill a permanent fear of hotel showers and mama’s boys forever.

#2. Alien

Smart Rating: 95.95

The original “Alien” was directed by Ridley Scott. It begins when the spaceship Nostromo receives a distress call to an unknown planet. Sigourney Weaver, who plays tough-chick Ripley, leads the rescue mission. Nostromo arrives, only to find the planet with no survivors and an unknown visitor. In 2004, Bravo listed the chest-bursting scene as the second-scariest movie moment of all time.

#1. Aliens

Smart Rating: 96.31

57 years later, planet LV-426 is still causing problems, this time on a much larger scale. James Cameron directed the “Alien” sequel, and Sigourney Weaver reprises her role as Ripley. “Aliens” is the highest-ranked horror movie of all time, and was also ranked as the 42nd greatest film of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

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By Dustin Clendenen.

Ben Affleck’s path to becoming a household name and A-list actor hasn’t followed the usual formula. Affleck’s career started strong with the indie-hit “Good Will Hunting,” for which he won the Academy Award for best screenplay with his best friend and fellow tinseltown elite, Matt Damon. The win elevated his profile and led to bigger onscreen roles. Two decades and dozens of high-profile credits later, Affleck is suiting up as Batman in the Warner Bros.-DC blockbuster “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” premiering March 25, 2016. He’s one of only a handful of actors to don the famed black cape on film.

From his reputation as one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive to his Oscar-winning work behind the camera, PrettyFamous identified 27 facts that showcase the wide range of Affleck’s background, endeavors and accomplishments. We put them in numerical order from smallest to largest to count up the facts and figures that define the celebrated Hollywood mogul.

1 Sibling

Ben’s little brother, Casey Affleck, has been a frequent collaborator of Ben, Matt Damon and Gus Van Sant, but could hardly be accused of riding his sibling’s coattails. In 2007, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.”

1 Time

In 2002, Affleck was named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. The annual honor has been bestowed on actors since 1985, and he shares the title with other stars such as Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper and Matt Damon.

2 Academy Awards

Affleck has yet to take home any golden statues for acting, but that hasn’t stopped him from having two Oscars on his mantle. In 1998 he shared the Oscar for best screenplay with co-scribe and best friend Matt Damon, and took the academy stage again in 2013 for directing “Argo.”

3 Children

Less than six months after their wedding in 2005, Jennifer Garner gave birth to Violet in December of that year. In January 2009, the second Affleck daughter, Seraphina, was born, followed by their first son, Samuel, in February 2012.

3 High-Profile Relationships

Before establishing his high-profile family with Jennifer Garner, Affleck had two other major relationships that attracted a lot of limelight. Starting in 1997, Affleck had a three year relationship with fellow “Shakespeare in Love” star Gwenyth Paltrow. From 2002 to 2004, he was one half of the tabloid-christened “Bennifer” relationship he had with Jennifer Lopez, to whom he was also engaged.

4 Director Credits

In 2007, Affleck helmed “Gone Baby Gone” as a first-time director, and it premiered with an impressive 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. His third feature film, “Argo,” won him an Oscar in 2013, and his fourth, “Live By Night,” is currently in post-production. He’s also directing the soon-to-debut Batman reboot.

6 Films Produced By “Project Greenlight”

In 2001, Affleck and Damon began co-producing the on-again, off-again reality show “Project Greenlight,” showing a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at making an independent feature film. Six films have been spawned through the show’s run, including Shia LaBeouf’s breakthrough film, “The Battle of Shaker Heights.”

6 Feet, 3.5 Inches

Many Hollywood stars are notoriously short, but Affleck towers over the average American man at 6 feet, 3 ½ inches tall. This also makes him the tallest Batman to don the black cape on film so far.

8 Producer Credits

“Project Greenlight” has been just as good for Affleck’s career as the Hollywood aspirants featured on the show.

The star got his first producing credit on the show’s inaugural cinema offering, “Stolen Summer,” and also produced “The Battle of Shaker Heights” and “Feast.” He was later able to negotiate a producing credit for “Argo,” and will be a producer on the upcoming Batman reboot he’s directing.

9 Awards for “Argo”

When Affleck directed “Argo,” he didn’t just establish himself as one of the best new directors in Hollywood, he wiped the floor with the competition.

Overall, he received 10 nominations for his work on the film, and won nine of them, including best picture at the 2013 Academy Awards.

20 Years Old

Affleck was only 20 when he got his first lead role in a film as prep-school elite Chesty Smith in 1992’s “School Ties.” This was his first movie with lifelong collaborator Matt Damon, and started one of the most lucrative partnerships in modern-day Hollywood.

25 Charities

Over the course of his career, Affleck has donated his money, time and image to more than 25 charities, including Feeding America, GLAAD and the UNHCR. In 2010, Ben founded the Eastern Congo Initiative, a grant-making and advocacy non-profit focused on investing in and supporting the people of eastern Congo.

25 Years Old

Affleck’s mid-20s were an incredibly lucrative time for the actor. At 25, he co-wrote and starred with Matt Damon in the critically acclaimed “Good Will Hunting.” The duo took home the Academy Award for best screenplay and entered the upper echelon of Hollywood.

43 Years Old

Currently 43 years old, the multi-talented star might just be getting started as a Hollywood producer, writer, director and actor. He was born Aug. 15, 1972.

43 Twitter Mentions

Affleck is incredibly passionate about his nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative. To date, 43 tweets from @BenAffleck have drawn attention to his charity organization and its cause.

49 Nominations

Affleck’s most critically acclaimed film was “Shakespeare In Love,” which launched the career of Gwenyth Paltrow and was nominated for 49 awards. The success ratio wasn’t as high as “Argo,” but the film garnered 26 wins.

51 Acting Credits

Affleck has been working for a long time, appearing on the screen in 51 roles: 46 have been in films and five have been for television.

60 Percent

Based on 45 films Affleck has appeared in since the 1980s, 60 percent of them have featured him as a lead character. In a growing number of these films, he’s also wearing the hats of director and producer.

97 Percent

To date, Affleck’s highest rated film on Rotten Tomatoes was “Good Will Hunting,” which garnered a high 97 percent. It’s no surprise the film won him the Academy Award for best screenplay and solidified his status as a Hollywood A-lister.

150 Guest Appearances

Being as successful as Ben Affleck requires a lot of talent, but it also requires a lot of promotion. The star has appeared as a guest on shows like “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Good Morning America” over 150 times, according to IMDb. A significant number of them have been with lifelong pal Matt Damon.

$2,700

Throughout his career, Affleck has been incredibly outspoken about his political views. He is a Democrat and staunch supporter of Hillary Clinton. He has donated $2,700 to her campaign, the maximum amount any individual can give.

$100,000

Acting perks apparently aren’t what they used to be. When Affleck told producers he wanted to keep the suit he donned in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” he was told it would cost him $100,000, according to MovieFone.com. He declined the costly opportunity to take it home.

887K Facebook Likes

Affleck is one of the most successful people in Hollywood, and has approximately 887,000 Facebook followers. This might seem low, given his long list of onscreen credits and award nominations, but George Clooney has a similar follower count and Matt Damon has fewer.

2.2 Million Twitter Followers

Affleck is faring much better on Twitter than Facebook, with roughly 2.2 million followers. This is surprising, given how inactive he is on the platform. In spite of having the handle @BenAffleck since 2011, he’s posted fewer than 300 tweets.

$45 Million

Unsurprisingly, as Affleck and Garner close down their marriage, they’re also putting the Pacific Palisades compound where they’ve raised their family on the market. The rumored asking price is $45 million, after they purchased the home for $17.55 million in 2009, according to Variety.

Rumor has it that this beloved Hollywood couple might be looking to reconcile, however. The tabloids, and time, will tell.

$75 Million

Over the course of his illustrious career as an actor, director, producer and screenwriter, Affleck has amassed an impressive net worth of $75 million, according to The Richest.

$1.9 Million

In all the films Affleck has starred in since 1992’s “School Ties,” the total U.S. box-office gross is a mind-blowing $1.8 billion, according to BoxOfficeMojo. After the newest Batman remake comes out on March 25, another billion dollars will easily be added to this total by the end of the year.

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