6.3
Movie
Directing
Ben Wheatley
- Born
- (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Billericay, Essex, England, UK
- Credits
- 46 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.3
Movie
7.6
TV
Doctor Who
5.6
Movie
High-Rise
6.2
Movie
Free Fire
6.3
Movie
Rebecca
6.2
Movie
Kill List
7.3
Movie
Normal
4.9
Movie
The ABCs of Death
6.3
Movie
Sightseers
5.6
Movie
In the Earth
6.3
Movie
The Duke of Burgundy
5.6
Movie
In Fabric
5.4
Movie
ABCs of Death 2
6.2
Movie
A Field in England
5.5
Movie
The Greasy Strangler
7.8
Movie
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
6.2
Movie
Down Terrace
6.4
Movie
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' Film | Self |
| 2024 | Scala!!! Film | Self |
| 2015 | The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence Film | Self |
| 2015 | Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... Film | Self |
| 2015 | An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley Film | |
| 2014 | Why Horror? Film | Self |
| 2013 | Worshiping The Wicker Man Film | Self |
| 2007 | Comedy Shuffle TV | Amazing Wizard Ben (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Rob Loves Kerry Film | Ben |
| 2005 | Ideal TV | Brother Ben (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Cider with Rosie Film | Older Jack |
Crew credits 38
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Wages of Fear Film | Screenplay |
| TBA | Freak Shift Film | Screenplay, Director |
| TBA | Fear the Reaper Film | Director |
| 2026 | Normal Film | Director |
| 2026 | Bulk Film | Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay |
| 2024 | Generation Z TV | Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Creator (6 ep) |
| 2023 | Klokkenluider Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Meg 2: The Trench Film | Director |
| 2021 | In the Earth Film | Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor |
| 2021 | Doughnut Film | Thanks |
| 2020 | Rebecca Film | Director |
| 2018 | In Fabric Film | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Film | Director, Screenplay, Editor |
| 2018 | Strange Angel TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2017 | The Ghoul Film | Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Free Fire Film | Director, Editor, Screenplay |
| 2016 | The Greasy Strangler Film | Executive Producer |
| 2015 | High-Rise Film | Director, Editor |
| 2015 | Tank 432 Film | Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Aaaaaaaah! Film | Executive Producer |
| 2015 | The Duke of Burgundy Film | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | ABCs of Death 2 Film | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Doctor Who: Deep Breath Film | Director |
| 2013 | A Field in England Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 2013 | The ABCs of Death Film | Director |
| 2012 | Sightseers Film | Director, Editor |
| 2011 | Kill List Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 2011 | Inside Burge & Way Film | Director |
| 2011 | Burge & Way Film | Director, Editor |
| 2010 | Down Terrace Film | Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Steve Coogan: The Inside Story Film | Director |
| 2008 | The Wrong Door TV | Director, Writer, Creator (6 ep) |
| 2007 | Comedy Shuffle TV | Director, Characters (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Time Trumpet TV | Writer, Additional Writing (2 ep) |
| 2006 | Modern Toss TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 2006 | Rob Loves Kerry Film | Director |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2005 | Ideal TV | Director (14 ep) |