Direction: Ridley Scott

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ridley Scott. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


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

All the Invisible Children

2005 · Movie · 116 min. · Italy

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...

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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

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

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

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