Steven Knight

Steven Knight

Steven Knight (born 5 August 1959) is a British screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television. He wrote the screenplays for the films Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises. Also, he wrote and directed the films Locke and Hummingbird (a.k.a. Redemption). In July 2025, it was announced that he would write the 26th official James Bond film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Knight is one of three creators of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a game show that has been remade and aired in around 160 countries worldwide. He is also the creator of the BBC’s Peaky Blinders and SAS: Rogue Heroes, and has written for Commercial Breakdown, The Detectives, See, and Taboo.

He has built a large film and television studio complex in inner-city Birmingham called Digbeth Loc., opened in 2024.

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Steven Knight Movies

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

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Locke

Locke (2014)

Drama Thriller
Ivan Locke is driving through the night, and every phone call is another crack in the foundation he spent years building. A construction foreman with a spotless record and a...
Score 6.9

Steven Knight TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of TV shows directed or produced by Steven Knight. Find top-rated television series and episodic projects from Steven Knight.

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See

See (2019)

Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A virus has decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Centuries later when twins are born with the mythic ability to see, their father must protect his tribe against a...
Score 8.1
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Taboo

Taboo (2017)

Drama Mystery
London, 1814. James Keziah Delaney has been gone long enough for everyone to assume the worst, and he returns from Africa carrying fourteen stolen diamonds and a hunger for revenge...
Score 7.9
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Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders (2013)

Crime Drama
Birmingham, 1919. The war is over, but Thomas Shelby came home with different scars than most. As head of the Peaky Blinders, a crew whose calling card is razor blades...
Score 8.5

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Steven Knight are Locke, See, and Taboo.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Steven Knight, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Steven Knight maintains a strong average user rating of 7.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.