Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley

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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Ben Wheatley Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Ben Wheatley. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Ben Wheatley films ranked by score.

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Normal

Normal (2026)

Action Comedy Crime
When Ulysses, a stand-in sheriff with nothing to prove, rolls into Normal, Minnesota, he expects frozen roads and bored locals. What he finds instead is a bank-robbing couple knee-deep in...
Score 7.0
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Meg 2: The Trench

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

Action Horror Science Fiction
A deep-sea research crew descends to the ocean's most uncharted trenches, only to find that the biggest threat down there is not prehistoric. A ruthless black-market mining operation has beaten...
Score 6.4
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Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018)

Comedy Drama TV Movie
Colin means well, or at least that is what he tells himself. He has booked a grand country estate for the whole family to ring in the New Year together,...
Score 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Ben Wheatley? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Ben Wheatley are Normal, Meg 2: The Trench, and Happy New Year, Colin Burstead.
How many movies and TV shows has Ben Wheatley directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Ben Wheatley, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Ben Wheatley worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Ben Wheatley maintains a strong average user rating of 6.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.