As Director
Bulk
2025
2.0
Ben Wheatley
Directing
Birth date
May 7, 1972
Birth place
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Biography
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.
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As Director
Meg 2: The Trench
2023
6.4
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In the Earth
2021
5.6
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Rebecca
2020
6.3
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Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
6.4
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High-Rise
2015
5.6
As Director, As Writer
A Field in England
2013
6.2
As Director
Sightseers
2012
6.3
As Director, As Writer
Kill List
2011
6.2
As Director
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
2009
6.8