David Mackenzie

David Mackenzie

David Mackenzie (born 10 May 1966) is a Scottish film director and co-founder of the Glasgow-based production company Sigma Films. He has made ten feature films including Young Adam (2003), Hallam Foe (2007), Perfect Sense (2011), and Starred Up (2013). In 2016, Mackenzie’s film Hell or High Water premiered at Cannes and was theatrically released in the United States in August. In October 2016, Mackenzie boarded Damnation – a TV pilot for Universal & USA Network. Mackenzie also directed Outlaw King (2018), a historical film for Netflix.

Mackenzie and his films have been described as not fitting neatly into any particular genre or type.

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David Mackenzie Movies

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

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Fuze

Fuze (2026)

Action Crime Thriller
Buried beneath a London construction site, a Second World War bomb that never detonated is about to make up for lost time. As military experts and police scramble to clear...
Score 6.5
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Relay

Relay (2025)

Action Drama Thriller
A fixer operates in the shadows, brokering deals between powerful corporations and the people who know their secrets. His business thrives on discretion and rules. When a desperate client arrives...
Score 7.0
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Outlaw King

Outlaw King (2018)

Action History War
Robert the Bruce has just accepted English rule, surrendering his claim to a Scotland that no longer feels like his own. Then, almost overnight, everything changes. Crowned king in defiance...
Score 6.8
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Hell or High Water

Hell or High Water (2016)

Crime Drama Western
Two brothers are running out of time and running out of options. Set against the sun-scorched flatlands of West Texas, the film follows a calculated string of small-town bank robberies...
Score 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by David Mackenzie? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by David Mackenzie are Fuze, Relay, and Outlaw King.
How many movies and TV shows has David Mackenzie directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by David Mackenzie, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by David Mackenzie worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by David Mackenzie maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.