Born in South Shields, England, he is a renowned film director and producer known for his distinctive visual style and groundbreaking work in the sci-fi and historical epic genres. After studying at the Royal College of Art, he began his career in television and advertising. He gained fame with his second feature, a seminal sci-fi horror film, and continued to direct acclaimed works such as a dystopian classic, a feminist road movie, and a historical epic. His films often explore complex themes and have received numerous accolades.
1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE
1492: Conquest of Paradise is a historical drama film that follows the journey of Christopher Columbus as he embarks on his expedition to the New...
A GOOD YEAR
A Good Year is a 2006 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott. The movie follows a successful London banker who inherits a vineyard in...
EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
Exodus: Gods and Kings is a epic biblical drama film that retells the story of Moses and his journey to free the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. Filled with...
BLACK RAIN
Black Rain is a neo-noir action thriller that follows two New York City police officers, played by Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia, who are tasked...
ALIEN
Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film that follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo. During their return to Earth, they receive a...
NAPOLEON
Napoleon is a historical drama film that explores the rise and fall of the iconic French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The film delves into his...
HOUSE OF GUCCI
Set against the glamour and intrigue of the Gucci fashion empire, House of Gucci chronicles Patrizia Reggiani's marriage into the family, her rising...
BODY OF LIES
Body of Lies is a 2008 American spy thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. The movie follows a CIA operative who is tasked with tracking down a...
LEGEND
Legend is a 1985 fantasy film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows Jack, a forest dweller, who embarks on a quest to save Princess Lili and...
PROMETHEUS
Prometheus is a science fiction film that follows a team of scientists and explorers on a journey to uncover the origins of humanity. As they discover...
THELMA & LOUISE
Thelma & Louise is a groundbreaking film that follows the journey of two friends, Thelma Dickinson and Louise Sawyer, who embark on a weekend getaway...
THE MARTIAN
The Martian is a science fiction film about astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead and left behind on Mars after a fierce storm. With limited...
MATCHSTICK MEN
Matchstick Men is a 2003 film directed by Ridley Scott, centered on Roy Waller, a con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder, played by Nicolas...
ROBIN HOOD
In this action-packed retelling of the classic tale, Robin Hood returns from the Crusades to find his homeland under the tyranny of the corrupt...
BLACK HAWK DOWN
Black Hawk Down is a war film based on the 1993 U.S. military raid in Mogadishu. The movie depicts the harrowing mission that started as an operation...
ALIEN: COVENANT
Alien: Covenant is a science fiction horror film that follows the crew of a colony ship who discover an uncharted paradise, only to uncover a dark and...
CONQUEST OF PARADISE
Conquest of Paradise is a historical drama film that tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to the New World. The film explores the...
THE COUNSELOR
The Counselor follows a successful lawyer who gets involved in drug trafficking, leading to disastrous consequences. The dark and intense thriller...
AMERICAN GANGSTER
American Gangster is a 2007 crime film that explores the rise and fall of Frank Lucas, a powerful drug lord in 1970s New York City. Directed by Ridley...
THE LAST DUEL
The Last Duel is a historical drama set in 14th century France. It revolves around the legendary trial by combat between knight Jean de Carrouges and...
HANNIBAL
Hannibal is a psychological thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the infamous cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who...
GLADIATOR
Gladiator, released in 2000, is an epic historical drama that follows the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed by the...
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Kingdom of Heaven is a historical epic film set during the Crusades. The story follows a blacksmith named Balian who becomes a knight and defends...
BLADE RUNNER
Blade Runner, released in 1982, is a science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. Set in a dystopian future Los Angeles of 2019, the story follows...
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
All the Money in the World chronicles the 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III and the billionaire J. Paul Getty's stubborn refusal to pay a ransom....
RAISED BY WOLVES
Raised by Wolves is a science fiction series set in a distant future where Earth has been ravaged by a great war, and two androids, Mother and Father,...