Ben Wheatley
Directing
Born: May 7, 1972 (age 54) · Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Meg 2: The Trench
2023
Doctor Who
2005
High-Rise
2015
Free Fire
2017
Rebecca
2020
Kill List
2011
The ABCs of Death
2013
Sightseers
2012
Normal
2026
In the Earth
2021
The Duke of Burgundy
2015
In Fabric
2018
Photos (3)
Movies (2)
TV Shows (1)
Self / Appearances (6)
Upcoming (1)
Directing (23)
Doctor Who
Director
Normal
Director
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
Ideal
Director
High-Rise
Director
Strange Angel
Director
Free Fire
Director
Generation Z
Director
In the Earth
Director
The ABCs of Death
Director
Kill List
Director
Rebecca
Director
Modern Toss
Director
Sightseers
Director
Bulk
Director
The Wrong Door
Director
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Director
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Director
A Field in England
Director
Down Terrace
Director
Rob Loves Kerry
Director
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
Director
Burge & Way
Director
Writing (10)
Time Trumpet
Writer
Free Fire
Screenplay
Generation Z
Writer
In the Earth
Screenplay
Kill List
Writer
Bulk
Screenplay
The Wrong Door
Writer
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Screenplay
A Field in England
Writer
Down Terrace
Writer
Producing (11)
Generation Z
Executive Producer
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
In the Earth
Executive Producer
ABCs of Death 2
Executive Producer
The Ghoul
Executive Producer
In Fabric
Executive Producer
The Greasy Strangler
Executive Producer
Tank 432
Executive Producer
Aaaaaaaah!
Executive Producer
Klokkenluider
Executive Producer
Down Terrace
Executive Producer
Other Crew (14)
Time Trumpet
Additional Writing
High-Rise
Editor
Free Fire
Editor
Generation Z
Creator
In the Earth
Editor
Kill List
Editor
Sightseers
Editor
Bulk
Original Music Composer
The Wrong Door
Creator
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Editor
A Field in England
Editor
Down Terrace
Editor
Doughnut
Thanks
Burge & Way
Editor