Director

Ben Wheatley

May 7, 1972 · Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire.

Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard British Film Award, five British Independent Film Award nominations, and numerous awards and honours from film festivals including South by Southwest, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, Raindance, Toronto and Cannes.

Notable work

6.4
Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
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7.6
Doctor Who (2005)
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5.6
High-Rise (2015)
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6.3
Free Fire (2017)
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6.3
Rebecca (2020)
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6.2
Kill List (2011)
Director and Writer
4.9
The ABCs of Death (2013)
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6.3
Sightseers (2012)
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7.3
Normal (2026)
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5.6
In the Earth (2021)
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Often works with

Robin Hill
4 titles together
Meg 2: The Trench, Kill List, Down Terrace
Peter Ferdinando
4 titles together
High-Rise, A Field in England, Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Tony Way
4 titles together
High-Rise, Sightseers, Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Michael Smiley
4 titles together
Free Fire, Kill List, A Field in England
Sara Dee
4 titles together
Free Fire, Kill List, A Field in England
Reece Shearsmith
3 titles together
High-Rise, In the Earth, A Field in England

Full filmography · 25

Normal
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20267.3
Bulk
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2026
Meg 2: The Trench
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20236.4
In the Earth
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20215.6
Rebecca
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20206.3
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
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20186.4
Free Fire
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20176.3
High-Rise
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20155.6
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
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20147.7
A Field in England
Director and Writer
20136.2
The ABCs of Death
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20134.9
Sightseers
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20126.3