Directed credits
20
Established
Strong directing catalog.
Director
Ben Wheatley
Directing
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
0.6
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Directed movies: 15Directed series: 5All crew credits: 33
TMDB ID: 137467
IMDb ID: nm1296554
Known for: Directing
Born: May 7, 1972
Age: 53
Place of birth: Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1998 - 2026
Years active: 29
Average TMDB rating: 6.06
Wikidata: Q2895597
Also known as
Benjamin Wheatley
Frequent jobs
Director (20)Executive Producer (10)Screenplay (1)Thanks (1)Writer (1)
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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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Ben Wheatley.
Apr 16
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Director
2026 Movie
Bulk
Director
2026 Movie
6.4
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
2023 Movie
6.3
Rebecca
Director
2020 Movie
6.4
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Director
2018 Movie
6.3
Free Fire
Director
2017 Movie
5.6
High-Rise
Director
2015 Movie
7.8
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Director
2014 Movie
6.2
A Field in England
Director
2013 Movie
5.0
The ABCs of Death
Director
2013 Movie
6.3
Sightseers
Director
2012 Movie
6.2
Kill List
Director
2011 Movie
6.2
Down Terrace
Director
2010 Movie
6.8
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
Director
2009 Movie
5.8
Rob Loves Kerry
Director
2006 Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Ben Wheatley.
Movies
Upcoming Movies
Next announced movie projects with Ben Wheatley.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Ben Wheatley.
7.8
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Director
2014 Movie
6.4
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
2023 Movie
6.3
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
2014 Movie
6.3
Rebecca
Director
2020 Movie
6.3
Free Fire
Director
2017 Movie
6.3
Sightseers
Director
2012 Movie
6.2
Kill List
Director
2011 Movie
6.2
Down Terrace
Director
2010 Movie
6.2
A Field in England
Director
2013 Movie
5.7
In Fabric
Executive Producer
2018 Movie
5.6
High-Rise
Director
2015 Movie
5.6
In the Earth
Executive Producer
2021 Movie
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Ben Wheatley.
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Ben Wheatley.
6.4
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
2023 Movie
6.3
Free Fire
Director
2017 Movie
6.2
Kill List
Director
2011 Movie
Apr 16
Normal
Director
2026 Movie
Bulk
Director
2026 Movie
7.8
Scala!!!
as Self
2024 Movie
6.3
Rebecca
Director
2020 Movie
6.3
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
2014 Movie
5.6
High-Rise
Director
2015 Movie
5.6
The Greasy Strangler
Executive Producer
2016 Movie
5.0
The ABCs of Death
Director
2013 Movie
6.3
Sightseers
Director
2012 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Ben Wheatley.
7.6
Doctor Who
Director • 2 eps
2005 Series
8.1
Ideal
Director • 14 eps
2005 Series
6.5
Strange Angel
Director • 3 eps
2018 Series
5.5
Generation Z
Executive Producer • 6 eps
2024 Series
5.0
The Wrong Door
Director • 6 eps
2008 Series
7.4
Time Trumpet
Writer • 2 eps
2006 Series
6.2
Modern Toss
Director • 5 eps
2006 Series
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Ben Wheatley.
5.8
Klokkenluider
Executive Producer
2023 Movie
5.6
In the Earth
Executive Producer
2021 Movie
7.2
Doughnut
Thanks
2021 Movie
5.7
In Fabric
Executive Producer
2018 Movie
6.0
The Ghoul
Executive Producer
2017 Movie
5.6
The Greasy Strangler
Executive Producer
2016 Movie
3.8
Tank 432
Executive Producer
2015 Movie
4.3
Aaaaaaaah!
Executive Producer
2015 Movie
6.3
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
2014 Movie
5.4
ABCs of Death 2
Executive Producer
2014 Movie
Wages of Fear
Screenplay
Movie
Series
Other Crew Work in Series
Additional series credits for Ben Wheatley.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Ben Wheatley.
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
as Himself
2025 Movie
7.8
Scala!!!
as Self
2024 Movie
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
as Self
2015 Movie
5.0
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
as Self
2015 Movie
5.9
Why Horror?
as Self
2014 Movie
5.8
Rob Loves Kerry
as Ben
2006 Movie
5.4
Cider with Rosie
as Older Jack
1998 Movie
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
as Self
Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Ben Wheatley.