Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie Trailers

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Benjamin 'Benny' Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American director, screenwriter, and actor, best known for the New York-set thrillers Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019). Together with his brother and frequent collaborator Josh Safdie, they are of Syrian-Jewish ancestry and grew up between their European father in Queens and their New Yorker mother in Manhattan. The brothers began making movies when they were kids, inspired by their film-enthusiastic father who translated his love of cinema to Benny and his brother by constantly filming them.

Most Popular Benny Safdie Trailers

Total trailers found: 46

Oppenheimer Trailer (2023)

19 July 2023

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

Funny Pages Trailer (2022)

26 August 2022

A teenage cartoonist rejects the comforts of his suburban life in a misguided quest for soul.

The Groomsmen Trailer (2006)

09 June 2006

Blue-collar Paulie prepares for fatherhood and his forthcoming wedding to Sue by hanging out with his groomsmen.

Uncut Gems Trailer (2019)

30 August 2019

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime.

Licorice Pizza Trailer (2021)

26 November 2021

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs Trailer (2011)

13 December 2011

A documentary chronicling the production of Daddy Longlegs.

The Odyssey Trailer (2026)

15 July 2026

An adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, follow Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife, Penelope.

Pieces of a Woman Trailer (2020)

30 December 2020

When a young mother's home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.

Buttons Trailer (2011)

02 September 2011

Josh & Benny Safdie, Alex Kalman, and Factory 25 present this feature-length program of found moments from the everyday—films that showcase the wonder, beauty, sadness, love, aggression and magic that goes unnoticed on the hectic streets of NYC and elsewhere.

The Pleasure of Being Robbed Trailer (2008)

03 October 2008

Mumblecore movie about a young woman named Eleonore who wanders New York City committing acts of theft.

Heartland Trailer (2013)

13 June 2013

A horror film inspired by cults and Los Angeles in the late 1970s.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Trailer (2023)

29 March 2023

When her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

Goldman v Silverman Trailer (2020)

16 January 2020

Rod Goldman and Al Silverman are street performers who work the tourist scene of Times Square. Goldman gets no respect and Silverman is the first one to make sure of that.

There's Nothing You Can Do Trailer (2008)

05 August 2008

The Safdie brothers repurpose reality television’s vocabulary of confrontation and cramped cinematography for a miniature study of urban maladies.

Good Time Trailer (2017)

11 August 2017

After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.

Lenny Cooke Trailer (2013)

06 December 2013

In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony.

A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What Trailer (2015)

01 January 2015

The story behind the acclaimed film, "Heaven Knows What," directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, and inspired by the life of Arielle Holmes.

Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems Trailer (2020)

10 March 2020

A behind the scenes look at Uncut Gems (2019) by the Safdie Brothers with interviews from the cast and more.

The Smashing Machine Trailer (2025)

02 October 2025

MMA fighter Mark Kerr struggles with addiction, winning and love during his peak era in the UFC.

The Ralph Handel Story Trailer (2006)

19 June 2006

Benny Safdie’s deadpan spoof of stand-up comedy and staged cinéma verité verges on performance art.

Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer (2025)

24 July 2025

Revisit Happy Gilmore's golf career after his win in the Tour Championship.

Stars at Noon Trailer (2022)

14 October 2022

In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.

Straight Hustle Trailer (2011)

07 November 2011

Hustle, hustle, hustle... hard. These two got a cold hustle going on in downtown Seattle. Commissioned and produced by the Northwest Film Forum for their One-Shot program.

The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie Trailer (2017)

03 October 2017

Get to know the siblings whose films have captured the skittering pulse of New York’s city streets.

The Back of Her Head Trailer (2007)

20 January 2007

This is a story about him, who lives above an older Hindi man, who lives above a delinquent British guy, who lives on top of her.

The Acquaintances of a Lonely John Trailer (2008)

22 May 2008

This is the story of a lonely man named John. He wanders through the city into various acquaintances of varying levels of niceness.

I Think I'm Missing Parts Trailer (2007)

26 November 2007

A woman's car breaks down at a house in the woods. She looks out the window to see a variety of bizarre activities.

Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident Trailer (2016)

23 November 2016

Betting, boxing, and boozing: this is the weird, true story of the time Norman Mailer confronted James Toback to argue about the difference between bourbon and scotch, setting off a years-long rivalry that climaxed in a stare-down during a tense Jets vs.

The Adventures of Slater's Friend Trailer (2005)

22 April 2005

This is a Film about Slater's Friend. A camera crew follows a man by the name of Philbert Powell around on his journey from the supermarket to his job as a video store clerk.

Heaven Knows What Trailer (2015)

29 May 2015

A young heroin addict roams the streets of New York to panhandle and get her next fix, while her unstable boyfriend drifts in and out of her life at random.

John's Gone Trailer (2010)

07 September 2010

John sells things online, cheats off dollar stores, needs friends but settles for strangers, has roaches.

Question & Answer Trailer (2020)

08 February 2020

The Safdie brothers go undercover to record an interview with Adam Sandler, the star of their film UNCUT GEMS.

Thank You Very Much Trailer (2025)

28 March 2025

Andy Kaufman's provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions.

John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island Trailer (2008)

27 September 2008

John embarks on a trip to Coney Island for a day of fun and happiness. Things don't quite work out as planned.

The Story of Charles Riverbank Trailer (2008)

08 January 2008

This is the story of a man named Charles Riverbank, who upon losing his home, wanders into various adventures and lot of dirty looks.

The Black Balloon Trailer (2012)

20 January 2012

An alien in a crowded land searched for some semblance of companionship after losing all of its friends.

Solid Gold Trailer (2013)

15 August 2013

SOLID GOLD is an experiment in street performance and how to be seen. It's about a Golden Man in the streets and subways of New York, who tries and that's all that matters.

If You See Something, Say Something Trailer (2006)

11 March 2006

A short film by JoshSafdie.

Trophy Hunter Trailer (2012)

01 December 2012

Trophy Hunter, a short, fake documentary about illegal wildlife trade that Josh and Benny made for the Turtle Conservancy in 2012.

The Surprise Tour Trailer (2010)

01 April 2010

Punk/Performance art band The Best Thing Ever tours the USA for three weeks performing exclusively unscheduled concerts for audiences who don't expect a performance.

The Pure and the Damned Trailer (2017)

05 September 2017

Oneohtrix Point Never’s ‘The Pure and the Damned’ music video from the soundtrack of Good Time (2017) featuring Iggy Pop.

What To Do When Choking Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

A short film by Ben Safdie.

Person to Person Trailer (2017)

28 July 2017

Follows a variety of New York characters as they navigate personal relationships and unexpected problems over the course of one day.

Yeast Trailer (2008)

10 March 2008

A maddeningly oblivious, tyrannical and emotionally stunted young woman tries her best to negotiate two toxic friendships.

Daddy Longlegs Trailer (2010)

28 April 2010

After months of living a solitary existence, Lenny, 34, picks up his kids from school. Every year he spends a couple of weeks with his sons Sage, 9, and Frey, 7.

Marcy Me Trailer (2017)

21 December 2017

JAY-Z reminisces on his days as a hustler in Marcy Houses in Brooklyn.