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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Filmography

View Ideal
Ideal

Ideal

2005Series
8.1
View Cider with Rosie
Cider with Rosie

Cider with Rosie

1998Film
5.4
View Why Horror?
Why Horror?

Why Horror?

2014Film
5.9
View Scala!!!
Scala!!!

Scala!!!

2024Film
7.8
View A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

2025Film0
View The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence

The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence

2015Film0
View Comedy Shuffle
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Comedy Shuffle

2007Series0
View Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'

Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'

Film0
View Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...

2015Film
5.0
View Rob Loves Kerry
Rob Loves Kerry

Rob Loves Kerry

2006Film
5.8
View An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
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An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley

2015Film0