Director
Ben Wheatley
54 years · Billericay, Essex, England, UK · 25 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. 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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Normal
2026 · Director
On HBO Max
Bulk
2026 · Director, Music
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
2025 · Self
Scala!!!
2024 · Self
Meg 2: The Trench
2023 · Director
On TNT
In the Earth
2021 · Screenplay, Director
On Kanopy
Rebecca
2020 · Director
On Netflix
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018 · Director, Screenplay
Free Fire
2017 · Director, Editor
On Plex
High-Rise
2015 · Director, Editor
On Philo
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
2015 · Self
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
2015 · Self
Why Horror?
2014 · Self
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
2014 · Director
Worshiping The Wicker Man
2013 · Self
A Field in England
2013 · Director, Writer
On MUBI
The ABCs of Death
2013 · Director
On Philo
Sightseers
2012 · Director, Editor
On AMC+
Kill List
2011 · Director, Writer
On AMC+
Burge & Way
2011 · Director, Editor
Down Terrace
2010 · Director, Writer
On Kanopy
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
2009 · Director
Rob Loves Kerry
2006 · Ben, Director
Cider with Rosie
1998 · Older Jack
On Tubi TV