Guy Ritchie
DirectingAbout Guy Ritchie
Guy Stuart Ritchie (born 10 September 1968) is an English film director, producer and screenwriter. His work includes British gangster films and the Sherlock Holmes films starring Robert Downey Jr. Ritchie left school at the age of 15. He worked in entry-level jobs in the film industry before directing television commercials. In 1995, he directed a short film, The Hard Case, followed by the crime comedy Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels(1998), his feature-length directorial debut. He gained recognition with his second film, Snatch (2000), which was found to be critical and commercially successful. Following Snatch, Ritchie directed Swept Away (2002), a critically panned box-office bomb starring Madonna, to whom Ritchie was married between 2000 and 2008. He went on to direct Revolver (2005) and RocknRolla (2008), which were less successful and received mixed reviews. In 2009 and 2011, he directed the box-office hits Sherlock Holmes and its sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The former was nominated for Academy Awards in Best Original Score and Best Art Direction. His other directed films include The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), based on the 1960s television series King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017), and Aladdin (2019), Disney's live-action adaptation of their 1992 animated film which grossed over $1 billion worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in 2019 and the highest-grossing film of Ritchie's career. In 2019, he returned to crime comedy with The Gentlemen (2019), which was mainly well-received and a commercial success. He subsequently reteamed with Jason Statham on the action films Wrath of Man (2021) and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023). His second film of 2023, The Covenant, received generally positive reviews. Description above from the Wikipedia article Guy Ritchie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Guy Ritchie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Guy Ritchie's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 63% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Guy Ritchie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Snatch, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Guy Ritchie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Guy Ritchie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Guy Ritchie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Inn Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Guv'nor | himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: A Perfect Chemistry | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | I'm Going to Tell You a Secret | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Swept Away Movie Special | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Making 'Snatch' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Snatch | Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Guy Ritchie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Guy Ritchie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guy Ritchie is "Snatch" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Guy Ritchie acted in?
Guy Ritchie has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Guy Ritchie?
Other notable films include "Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented", "I'm Going to Tell You a Secret", and "The Guv'nor".