🎥Best Ridley Scott Movies Ranked
Ridley Scott's filmography spans sci-fi classics, historical epics, and tense thrillers that have shaped modern cinema. Ranking them highlights which deliver the strongest storytelling, visuals, and impact. Vote to shape the crowd ranking.
What counts: Best means highest rewatch value, critical acclaim, cultural influence, and technical achievement; figures are approximate where exact data varies by source.
Gladiator▲ Rising
Scott's sweeping Roman revenge saga turned Russell Crowe into a superstar and revived the sword-and-sandal epic. Its visceral arena battles and haunting score created an instant classic. The film swept the Oscars and redefined blockbuster scale.
Year: 2000RT Score: 7.7/10Box Office: $460Runtime: 155 minOscars: 5
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35The Martian▲ Rising
Scott's survival tale of an astronaut stranded on Mars blends hard science with humor and hope. Matt Damon's botanist ingenuity drives the crowd-pleasing narrative. It balanced technical accuracy with broad appeal.
Year: 2015RT Score: 9.1/10Box Office: $630Runtime: 141 minOscars: 2
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22Thelma & Louise▲ Rising
Scott's road-trip drama about two women fleeing the law became a feminist touchstone. The iconic final freeze-frame cemented its cultural power. It launched major careers and sparked lasting debate.
Year: 1991RT Score: 8.6/10Box Office: $45Runtime: 130 minOscars: 1
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20Blade Runner▲ Rising
Scott's neon-soaked detective story redefined sci-fi with its philosophical depth and groundbreaking visuals. The replicant hunt and final monologue cemented its cult status. Its influence on cyberpunk is unmatched.
Year: 1982RT Score: 8.9/10Box Office: $42Runtime: 117 minOscars: 0
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18Alien▲ Rising
Scott transformed a haunted-house premise into the definitive sci-fi horror with the xenomorph's introduction. Sigourney Weaver's Ripley became an enduring heroine. Its tension and design still terrify decades later.
Year: 1979RT Score: 9.3/10Box Office: $105Runtime: 117 minOscars: 1
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13Black Hawk Down▲ Rising
Scott's intense recreation of the 1993 Mogadishu battle delivers relentless combat realism. The chaotic urban firefight sequences remain unmatched in modern war cinema. It earned Oscars for editing and sound.
Year: 2001RT Score: 7.6/10Box Office: $173Runtime: 144 minOscars: 2
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13Robin Hood▲ Rising
Scott's gritty take on the legend focuses on the outlaw's origins with Russell Crowe. The large-scale battles and political intrigue elevate the familiar tale. It delivers a grounded medieval spectacle.
Year: 2010RT Score: 6.4/10Box Office: $322Runtime: 140 minOscars: 0
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13American Gangster▲ Rising
Scott's 1970s crime epic pairs Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in a cat-and-mouse tale of Harlem's drug trade. Its period detail and moral complexity stand out. The film revived the prestige gangster genre.
Year: 2007RT Score: 8/10Box Office: $267Runtime: 157 minOscars: 0
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10▲ Rising
Scott's debut feature adapts a Napoleonic feud with obsessive honor and duels. The period detail and Keith Carradine-Harvey Keitel clash impress. It signals his visual talent early.
Year: 1977RT Score: 7.4/10Box Office: $1Runtime: 100 minOscars: 0
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10Scott returned to the Alien universe with a philosophical prequel exploring human origins. The stunning visuals and Engineer mystery fueled fan debate. Its ambitious scope divided audiences yet expanded the mythos.
Year: 2012RT Score: 7.3/10Box Office: $403Runtime: 124 minOscars: 0
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8Scott's Tokyo-set crime thriller pairs Michael Douglas with a yakuza hunt. The neon-soaked action and cultural clash stand out. It delivers stylish procedural tension.
Year: 1989RT Score: 6.1/10Box Office: $134Runtime: 125 minOscars: 0
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7Scott's military drama follows Demi Moore's Navy SEAL trainee breaking barriers. The grueling training montages highlight resilience. It blends action with gender politics.
Year: 1997RT Score: 5.9/10Box Office: $48Runtime: 125 minOscars: 0
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6Alien: Covenant▲ Rising
Scott's return to the franchise blends horror with android themes in a colony-ship disaster. The xenomorph sequences deliver classic tension. It bridges Prometheus to the original Alien.
Year: 2017RT Score: 6.8/10Box Office: $241Runtime: 122 minOscars: 0
added by IJRAlien: Covenant
4Scott's medieval rape-trial drama uses Rashomon structure to examine truth and justice. The tournament climax delivers visceral payoff. It highlights strong ensemble work.
Year: 2021RT Score: 7.8/10Box Office: $30Runtime: 152 minOscars: 0
added by IJRThe Last Duel
2Scott's stylish sequel to Silence of the Lambs leans into operatic violence and Lecter's charm. Anthony Hopkins reprises the role with grand guignol flair. The Florence sequences remain memorable.
Year: 2001RT Score: 6.2/10Box Office: $351Runtime: 131 minOscars: 0
added by IJRin 3 rankingsHannibal
1Scott's Crusades epic about a blacksmith turned defender of Jerusalem found redemption in its director's cut. The massive battle sequences and moral questions about faith shine. It showcases his gift for historical scale.
Year: 2005RT Score: 6.9/10Box Office: $218Runtime: 144 minOscars: 0
added by IJRKingdom of Heaven
-1Scott's con-artist family drama pairs Nicolas Cage with a twist-filled script. The father-daughter dynamic adds emotional weight. It proves his range beyond epics.
Year: 2003RT Score: 7.6/10Box Office: $66Runtime: 116 minOscars: 0
added by IJRMatchstick Men
-1Scott's sea adventure about a teen sailing crew facing disaster blends coming-of-age with survival. The storm climax showcases his action craft. It emphasizes teamwork under pressure.
Year: 1996RT Score: 6.4/10Box Office: $10Runtime: 129 minOscars: 0
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-1Scott's dark fairy-tale fantasy pits Tom Cruise against Tim Curry's devil. The lush practical effects and score create a unique vision. It remains a cult visual feast.
Year: 1985RT Score: 6.3/10Box Office: $16Runtime: 89 minOscars: 0
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-11492: Conquest of Paradise▼ Falling
Scott's Columbus epic features grand voyages and New World discovery with lush visuals. Gérard Depardieu anchors the historical journey. It emphasizes exploration's cost.
Year: 1992RT Score: 5.7/10Box Office: $59Runtime: 154 minOscars: 0
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-5Scott's modern espionage thriller pits Leonardo DiCaprio against Middle East intrigue. The tense surveillance sequences showcase his thriller skills. It delivers sharp geopolitical tension.
Year: 2008RT Score: 6.7/10Box Office: $119Runtime: 128 minOscars: 0
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-6The Counselor▼ Falling
Scott's dark drug-trade thriller from a Cormac McCarthy script emphasizes moral descent. The brutal set pieces and star cast create a grim tone. It tests viewer expectations.
Year: 2013RT Score: 4.9/10Box Office: $71Runtime: 117 minOscars: 0
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-7Scott's biblical epic reimagines the Moses story with sweeping desert battles and effects. Christian Bale anchors the divine conflict. It showcases his command of large-scale action.
Year: 2014RT Score: 5.9/10Box Office: $268Runtime: 150 minOscars: 0
added by IJRExodus: Gods and Kings
-8Scott's family-business saga tracks the Gucci empire's rise and fall with Lady Gaga. The opulent fashion world and betrayal drama unfold grandly. It mixes camp with corporate intrigue.
Year: 2021RT Score: 6.2/10Box Office: $153Runtime: 158 minOscars: 0
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-9All the Money in the World▼ Falling
Scott's kidnapping thriller about the Getty heir features strong performances amid rapid reshoots. The tense negotiations and moral questions drive it. It proves his adaptability.
Year: 2017RT Score: 7.4/10Box Office: $57Runtime: 132 minOscars: 0
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-14Someone to Watch Over Me▼ Falling
Scott's romantic thriller follows a cop protecting a witness with class-divide tension. The sleek New York visuals elevate the love story. It shows his intimate side.
Year: 1987RT Score: 6.1/10Box Office: $10Runtime: 106 minOscars: 0
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