Director · Actor · Writer
Ben Wheatley
Ben Wheatley has worked on 28 movies and 8 TV shows, between 1998 and 2026. On Nahoko: 19 movies and 3 TV shows. Best known for Meg 2: The Trench, Free Fire and Rebecca.
- Born
- 7 May 1972 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Billericay, Essex, England, UK
- Also known as
- Benjamin Wheatley
- Activities
- Director · Actor · Writer · Producer · Creator · Composer
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Career start
- 1998
- Spouse
- Amy Jump
- Education
- Haverstock School
Known for
Where to watch
United States
18 of their 22 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
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.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1998
- Titles on Nahoko
- 19 movies and 3 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Crime, Horror
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.0 IMDb
- Most voted
- Meg 2: The Trench
- Box office
- $415M, led by Meg 2: The Trench ($398.5M)
Frequent collaborators
Reece Shearsmith2 titles together
Tony Way2 titles together
Neil Maskell2 titles together
Michael Smiley2 titles together
Armie Hammer2 titles togetherFilmography 22
2025
- NormalMovieMovie · Director
★ 6.3
2023
- Meg 2: The TrenchMovieMovie · Director
★ 5.0
2021
- In the EarthMovieMovie · Director · Writer · Executive producer
★ 5.1
2020
- RebeccaMovieMovie · Director★ 6.1
2018
- In FabricMovieMovie · Executive producer
★ 6.1 - Strange AngelTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 7.0
- Happy New Year, Colin BursteadMovieMovie · Director · Writer★ 6.4
2016
- Free FireMovieMovie · Director · Writer★ 6.3
- The Greasy StranglerMovieMovie · Executive producer
★ 5.8 - The GhoulMovieMovie · Executive producer
★ 5.6
2014
- The Duke of BurgundyMovieMovie · Executive producer
★ 6.5 - ABCs of Death 2MovieMovie · Executive producer
★ 5.4 - Why Horror?MovieMovie · as themselves★ 6.2
2013
- A Field in EnglandMovieMovie · Director · Writer
★ 6.2
2012
- SightseersMovieMovie · Director
★ 6.5 - The ABCs of DeathMovieMovie · Director★ 4.7
2011
- Kill ListMovieMovie · Director · Writer
★ 6.3
2009
- Down TerraceMovieMovie · Director · Writer · Executive producer
★ 6.4
2005
- Doctor WhoTV showTV show · Director★ 8.5
- IdealTV showTV show · as Brother Ben · Director · 14 episodes★ 8.2
More credits 20
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2026
- BulkMovieMovie · Director · Writer · Composer
2025
- A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'MovieMovie · as themselves
2024
- Generation ZTV showTV show · Director · Writer · Executive producer · Creator
- Scala!!!MovieMovie · as themselves
2023
- KlokkenluiderMovieMovie · Executive producer
2015
- Aaaaaaaah!MovieMovie · Executive producer
- An Appreciation by Ben WheatleyMovieMovie
- Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...MovieMovie · as themselves
- The Third Man: A Filmmaker's InfluenceMovieMovie · as themselves
2014
- Doctor Who: Deep BreathMovieMovie · Director
2013
- Worshiping The Wicker ManMovieMovie · as themselves
2011
- Burge & WayMovieMovie · Director
- Inside Burge & WayMovieMovie · Director
2009
- Steve Coogan: The Inside StoryMovieMovie · Director
2008
- The Wrong DoorTV showTV show · Director · Writer · Creator
2007
- Comedy ShuffleTV showTV show · as Amazing Wizard Ben · Director · Story · 1 episode
2006
- Modern TossTV showTV show · Director
- Rob Loves KerryMovieMovie · as Ben · Director
- Time TrumpetTV showTV show · Writer
1998
- Cider with RosieMovieMovie · as Older Jack