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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
THE COUNSELOR
The Counselor follows a successful lawyer who gets involved in drug trafficking, leading to disastrous consequences. The dark and intense thriller...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
HANNIBAL
Hannibal is a psychological thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the infamous cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who...
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...
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...
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...