Direction: Ridley Scott
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ridley Scott. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 49
Blade Runner
1982 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Harrison Ford · Rutger Hauer · Sean Young · Daryl Hannah
Synopsis Blade Runner (1982) presents a grim future where Rick Deckard, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a former law enforcement officer residing in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles in the year 2019. The city is a chaotic blend of diverse...
8.1
133K votes
8.1
133K votes
Alien
1979 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Sigourney Weaver · John Hurt · Yaphet Kotto · Tom Skerritt
Synopsis Alien (1979) follows the crew of the commercial towing vessel Nostromo as they intercept a mysterious transmission from a distant, uncharted planet while en route to Earth. Compelled to investigate, the crew descends onto the planet's surface, where they encounter...
8.0
120K votes
8.0
120K votes
Gladiator
2000 · Movie · 150 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Russell Crowe · Joaquin Phoenix · Connie Nielsen · Oliver Reed
Synopsis Gladiator (2000) centers around Maximus, a valiant and devoted military leader serving under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His unwavering loyalty earns him the Emperor's trust, who intends to name Maximus as his successor. However, Commodus, the Emperor's jealous son, intervenes by...
7.9
183K votes
7.9
183K votes
American Gangster
2007 · Movie · 157 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.
Synopsis American Gangster (2007) follows the journey of Frank Lucas, a previously unnoticed driver for a prominent black crime lord in the inner city. After his boss's sudden demise, Frank seizes the opportunity to establish his own criminal empire and pursue...
7.6
75K votes
7.6
75K votes
Direction Mehdi Charef · Emir Kusturica · Spike Lee · Kátia Lund
Cast María Grazia Cucinotta · Jiang Wenli · Francisco Anawake · David Thewlis
Synopsis All the Invisible Children (2005) is a unique cinematic endeavor comprising seven short films, each highlighting the struggles of a different young protagonist. This initiative was born from a desire to shed light on the challenges faced by children globally....
7.3
1K votes
7.3
1K votes
The Duellists
1977 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Keith Carradine · Harvey Keitel · Edward Fox · Albert Finney
Synopsis The Duellists (1977) unfolds during the tumultuous Napoleonic wars, where a rivalry ignites between two of Napoleon's cavalry officers. The story begins when the noble Lt. D'Hubert (Keith Carradine) is tasked by his superior to inform the commoner Lt. Ferraud...
7.2
9K votes
7.2
9K votes
Thelma & Louise
1991 · Movie · 128 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Susan Sarandon · Geena Davis · Harvey Keitel · Michael Madsen
Synopsis Thelma & Louise (1991) follows the journey of two friends, Louise Sawyer (Susan Sarandon) and Thelma Dickinson (Geena Davis), who embark on a liberating road trip after Louise, frustrated with her boyfriend, convinces Thelma, a naive housewife, to escape their...
7.2
41K votes
7.2
41K votes
The Martian
2015 · Movie · 142 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Matt Damon · Jessica Chastain · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Jeff Daniels
Synopsis The Martian (2015) follows the gripping tale of Astronaut Mark Watney, who is left for dead during a perilous mission to the Red Planet. After a violent storm forces his crew to evacuate, Watney is presumed deceased and abandoned on...
7.0
63K votes
7.0
63K votes
The Last Duel
2021 · Movie · 152 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Matt Damon · Adam Driver · Jodie Comer · Ben Affleck
Synopsis The Last Duel (2021) delves into the true story of France's final authorized duel, pitting former allies Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris against each other. The narrative unfolds when Marguerite, Jean's wife, is brutally attacked by Jacques, who...
7.0
17K votes
7.0
17K votes
Dope Thief
2025 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Tanya Hamilton · Marcela Said · Ridley Scott · Jonathan van Tulleken
Cast Brian Tyree Henry · Wagner Moura · Marin Ireland · Amir Arison
Synopsis Dope Thief (2025) follows the thrilling journey of two long-time friends from Philadelphia who embark on a daring heist, disguising themselves as DEA agents to target a secluded country residence. What begins as a seemingly straightforward operation swiftly escalates into...
6.9
66 votes
6.9
66 votes
Black Hawk Down
2001 · Movie · 140 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Josh Hartnett · Eric Bana · Ewan McGregor · Tom Sizemore
Synopsis Black Hawk Down (2001) chronicles the harrowing events of October 1993, when a specialized team of American servicemen descended into Somalia with the mission of apprehending key lieutenants of a notorious Somali warlord. The soldiers were transported via Black Hawk...
6.9
51K votes
6.9
51K votes
Body of Lies
2008 · Movie · 129 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Russell Crowe · Mark Strong · Michael Gaston
Synopsis Body of Lies (2008) follows the journey of a former journalist, now a CIA operative named Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio), who is tasked with locating a high-profile Al Qaeda leader operating in Jordan. The narrative is adapted from David Ignatius’...
6.5
29K votes
6.5
29K votes
Hennessy X.O: The Seven Worlds (S)
2019 · Movie · 4 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ridley Scott
Synopsis Hennessy X.O: The Seven Worlds (S) (2019) takes viewers on a captivating visual expedition that delves into the essence of each of the seven distinctive tasting notes of Hennessy X.O. Directed by Ridley Scott, this short film presents a surreal...
6.4
64 votes
6.4
64 votes
Matchstick Men
2003 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Nicolas Cage · Sam Rockwell · Alison Lohman · Bruce McGill
Synopsis Matchstick Men (2003) introduces us to Roy and Frank, a dynamic duo of small-time con artists. Roy, an experienced grifter, and Frank, his eager apprentice, are currently peddling "water filtration systems." These are essentially low-cost water filters that they sell...
6.4
23K votes
6.4
23K votes
Hannibal
2001 · Movie · 131 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Anthony Hopkins · Julianne Moore · Gary Oldman · Ray Liotta
Synopsis Hannibal (2001) picks up a decade after Dr. Hannibal Lecter's daring escape from confinement. FBI Agent Clarice Starling, who once sought Lecter's insights into the mind of a serial killer, is still haunted by their interactions. Meanwhile, Lecter is living...
6.4
75K votes
6.4
75K votes
Raised by Wolves (TV Series)
2020 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Aaron Guzikowski · Ridley Scott · Alex Gabassi · Luke Scott
Cast Amanda Collin · Abubakar Salim · Winta McGrath · Travis Fimmel
Synopsis Raised by Wolves (TV Series) (2020) unfolds the narrative of two artificial beings, Father and Mother, entrusted with the mission of nurturing human children on an enigmatic new world. As the growing human settlement faces division due to conflicting religious...
6.3
6K votes
6.3
6K votes
Black Rain
1989 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Michael Douglas · Andy García · Ken Takakura · Kate Capshaw
Synopsis Black Rain (1989) follows the journey of two New York City police officers, Nick Conklin, portrayed by Michael Douglas, and Charlie Vincent, played by Andy García. Their mission to transport a ruthless killer back to his homeland in Japan plunges...
6.2
11K votes
6.2
11K votes
House of Gucci
2021 · Movie · 157 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Lady Gaga · Adam Driver · Al Pacino · Jeremy Irons
Synopsis House of Gucci (2021) delves into the intricate lives of the Gucci family, renowned for establishing one of the world's most prestigious fashion empires. The film chronicles their journey, highlighting the family's significant impact on the fashion industry over several...
6.2
8K votes
6.2
8K votes
All the Money in the World
2017 · Movie · 132 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Michelle Williams · Mark Wahlberg · Christopher Plummer · Romain Duris
Synopsis All the Money in the World (2017) is set in Rome, 1973, where masked assailants abduct a 16-year-old named John Paul Getty III. His grandfather, Jean Paul Getty, is the world's wealthiest individual, an oil tycoon known for his extreme...
6.2
8K votes
6.2
8K votes
Robin Hood
2010 · Movie · 131 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Russell Crowe · Cate Blanchett · Oscar Isaac · Mark Strong
Synopsis Robin Hood (2010) follows the journey of a skilled archer, initially focused on personal survival, who served in King Richard I’s army against the French. After Richard's demise, the archer returns to Nottingham, a town plagued by a tyrannical sheriff...
6.1
42K votes
6.1
42K votes