Ben Wheatley
Directing
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
Directing27
movieNormal
2026
Director
movieBulk
2026
Director
tvGeneration Z
2024
Director
movieMeg 2: The Trench
2023
Director
movieIn the Earth
2021
Director
movieRebecca
2020
Director
tvStrange Angel
2018
Director
movieFree Fire
2017
Director
movieHigh-Rise
2015
Director
movieDoctor Who: Deep Breath
2014
Director
movieA Field in England
2013
Director
movieThe ABCs of Death
2013
Director
movieSightseers
2012
Director
movieKill List
2011
Director
movieBurge & Way
2011
Director
movieDown Terrace
2010
Director
tvThe Wrong Door
2008
Director
tvModern Toss
2006
Director
movieRob Loves Kerry
2006
Director
tvDoctor Who
2005
Director
tvIdeal
2005
Director
Freak Shift
Director
Normal 2
Director
Writing13
movieBulk
2026
Screenplay
tvGeneration Z
2024
Writer
movieIn the Earth
2021
Screenplay
movieHappy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
Screenplay
movieFree Fire
2017
Screenplay
movieKill List
2011
Writer
movieDown Terrace
2010
Writer
tvThe Wrong Door
2008
Writer
Comedy Shuffle
2007
Characters
tvTime Trumpet
2006
Writer
movieWages of Fear
Screenplay
Freak Shift
Screenplay
Acting11
Comedy Shuffle
2007
Amazing Wizard Ben
tvIdeal
2005
Brother Ben
movieCider with Rosie
1998
Older Jack
Production11
tvGeneration Z
2024
Executive Producer
movieKlokkenluider
2023
Executive Producer
movieIn the Earth
2021
Executive Producer
movieIn Fabric
2018
Executive Producer
movieThe Ghoul
2017
Executive Producer
movieThe Greasy Strangler
2016
Executive Producer
movieTank 432
2015
Executive Producer
movieAaaaaaaah!
2015
Executive Producer
movieThe Duke of Burgundy
2015
Executive Producer
movieABCs of Death 2
2014
Executive Producer
movieDown Terrace
2010
Executive Producer
Editing9
movieIn the Earth
2021
Editor
movieFree Fire
2017
Editor
movieHigh-Rise
2015
Editor
movieSightseers
2012
Editor
movieKill List
2011
Editor
movieBurge & Way
2011
Editor
movieDown Terrace
2010
Editor
Creator2
tvGeneration Z
2024
Creator
tvThe Wrong Door
2008
Creator
Crew2
movieDoughnut
2021
Thanks
tvTime Trumpet
2006
Additional Writing
Sound1
movieBulk
2026
Original Music Composer