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Ben Wheatley

Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, ActorBorn May 7, 1972 (53 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Free Fire
  • In Fabric
  • The Duke of Burgundy
  • A Field in England
  • Down Terrace
  • #LostDogFilm

Known For

  • Free Fire
  • Kill List
  • High-Rise
  • Rebecca
  • Sightseers
  • Meg 2: The Trench
  • A Field in England
  • In the Earth
  • Doctor Who (2005)
  • Down Terrace
  • In Fabric
  • The Duke of Burgundy
  • Strange Angel
  • Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
  • The Greasy Strangler
  • Ideal
  • The ABCs of Death
  • Generation Z
  • Tank 432
  • The Ghoul
  • The Wrong Door
  • Aaaaaaaah!
  • Time Trumpet
  • Bulk

Featured Videos

  • Laurie Rose On Working With The Director, Ben Wheatley
    Laurie Rose On Working With The Director, Ben WheatleyRebeccaBehind the Scenes
  • Ben Wheatley On What Attracted Him To The Project
    Ben Wheatley On What Attracted Him To The ProjectRebeccaBehind the Scenes

Ben Wheatley Filmography

2025
Bulk · as Screenplay
2024
Generation Z (TV Series)
2021
In the Earth · as Screenplay
2018
2016
Free Fire · as Screenplay
2013
2011
2009
2008
The Wrong Door (TV Series)
2006
Time Trumpet (TV Series)

2024
The Extraordinary Miss Flower · as Executive Producer
2024
Generation Z (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2022
Klokkenluider · as Executive Producer
2021
In the Earth · as Executive Producer
2018
In Fabric · as Executive Producer
2016
The Ghoul · as Executive Producer
2016
#LostDogFilm · as Executive Producer
2016
The Greasy Strangler · as Executive Producer
2015
Tank 432 · as Executive Producer
2015
Aaaaaaaah! · as Executive Producer
2014
The Duke of Burgundy · as Executive Producer
2014
ABCs of Death 2 · as Executive Producer
2009
Down Terrace · as Executive Producer

2005
Ideal (TV Series) · as Brother Ben
1998
Cider with Rosie · as Older Jack

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