Director
Ben Wheatley
Born May 7, 1972 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK20 films
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.
Read more
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.
Start here
The best way into Ben Wheatley's work
First watchMeg 2: The Trench20236.4An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a…View filmEssential films
Ranked by acclaim and reach
Filmography
20 films as director- TBAFreak ShiftDirector
- TBAFear the ReaperDirector
- 2026NormalDirector
- 2026BulkDirector
- 2023Meg 2: The TrenchDirector
- 2021In the EarthDirector
- 2020RebeccaDirector
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin BursteadDirector
- 2017Free FireDirector
- 2015High-RiseDirector
- 2014Doctor Who: Deep BreathDirector
- 2013A Field in EnglandDirector
- 2013The ABCs of DeathDirector
- 2012SightseersDirector
- 2011Kill ListDirector
- 2011Inside Burge & WayDirector
- 2011Burge & WayDirector
- 2010Down TerraceDirector
- 2009Steve Coogan: The Inside StoryDirector
- 2006Rob Loves KerryDirector