British director Guy Ritchie regularly delights his fans with new films. Unsurprisingly, his early films have become cult favorites, and their quotes are widely used in popular culture. Let's explore Ritchie's filmography, which has always been filled with energy, brutality, and real masculine character.
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- Snatch
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- The Gentlemen
- Sherlock Holmes
- The Covenant
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
- RocknRolla
- Wrath of Man
- The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
- Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Snatch
IMDb: 8.2/10
2000, Comedy, Crime
UK, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham
The characters of Snatch get caught up in complex schemes over a massive diamond. Initially, Frankie Four Fingers was supposed to deliver the stone to England, but a Russian gangster, three unlucky robbers, a cunning boxer, and the grim enforcer of a fierce mob boss have their own plans for both Frankie and the diamond. Each of them wants to hit the jackpot and has no intention of backing down for anyone.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
IMDb: 8.1/10
1998, Action, Comedy, Crime
UK, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran
The cult film tells the story of four friends who each saved up 25,000 pounds. They’re not planning to take out a mortgage or go on a round-the-world trip. They need the money to play cards with the experienced hustler Harry the Hatchet. Unfortunately, the plan spirals out of control, and the guy loses 500,000. They have one week to pay off the debt, or every day will cost their friends their fingers. Thus began the whirlwind of robberies — some decided to rob others who, in turn, were planning to rob a drug lord. Otherwise, their fingers wouldn't be spared.
The Gentlemen
IMDb: 7.8/10
2019, Action, Crime
UK, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery
One American never misses an opportunity to devise a new money-making scheme. In college, he sold drugs and later got rich, selling the estates of impoverished English aristocrats. One day, a journalist comes to the American's right-hand man and offers to sell him a movie script that details his boss's crimes, along with those of other figures in London's criminal underworld.
Sherlock Holmes
IMDb: 7.6/10
2009, Action, Adventure, Mystery
USA, Germany, PG-13
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams
A classic detective in an unexpected performance! Guy Ritchie created a dynamic and intriguing story in which Sherlock Holmes appears before us not only as a brilliant analyst but also as a man with deep knowledge in various fields of science. Together with Dr Watson, they unravel the most complicated case, which is full of mysteries and unexpected turns. The film will please both fans of Conan Doyle's original stories and those getting acquainted with this legendary detective for the first time.
The Covenant
IMDb: 7.5/10
2023, Action, Drama, Thriller, War
UK, Spain, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar
During a special operation to find Taliban weapons in Afghanistan, Sergeant John Kinley met a translator. However, the American didn't heed his advice, and the squad entered an ambush. Only two survived — John and the translator, Ahmed. John woke up back home, unable to remember anything except Ahmed. It turned out that Ahmed had saved his life, dragging him for miles through dangerous mountains. Now John is home, but Ahmed and his family are in danger and on the run. Overcome with guilt, John returns to Afghanistan to help his rescuer.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
IMDb: 7.2/10
2015, Action, Adventure, Comedy
UK, USA, PG-13
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander
This is a story about two agents from two different intelligence agencies. Napoleon Solo is a CIA agent who has earned a reputation as one of the best secret agents in the world. The only one who can match him is KGB agent Illya Kuryakin. The rivalry between their countries has turned into a rivalry between the agents themselves. Neither of them is willing to back down. But circumstances aren't in their favor — the agents have to join forces to track down criminals who have created a nuclear bomb.
RockNRolla
IMDb: 7.2/10
2008, Action, Crime, Thriller
UK, USA, France, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Idris Elba
London's underworld appears chaotic, where old mafia clans battle for property market control with new, more daring players. At the center of the story is Lenny Cole, a powerful criminal mastermind who holds all the strings in his hands. With his usual humor and style, Richie unfolds a kaleidoscope of vivid characters and unexpected plot twists, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of a crazy crime saga.
Wrath of Man
IMDb: 7.1/10
2021, Action, Crime, Thriller
UK, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett
Los Angeles is a restless city. Trucks from the armored car company Fortico Security are frequently attacked. During one robbery, two guards and a witness were killed. A strong, quiet Brit named Patrick Hill joins the company sometime later. After minimal training, he is sent on his first assignment. When robbers target the truck, Hill single-handedly takes down the entire gang and becomes a hero. His colleagues grow wary of him and start their own investigation, but Hill isn’t interested in intrigue or respect — he has his own goals.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
IMDb: 6.8/10
2024, Action, Comedy, War
USA, UK, Turkey, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer
In 1942, with the world on the brink of an abyss, British intelligence created a unique unit that brought together the most unusual and talented people. These masters of their craft, from former criminals to eccentric scientists, unite to fulfill one goal – to stop the Nazi machine. Their mission is full of danger and unexpected twists and turns, and the heroes themselves are a mixture of spy, soldier, and adventurer.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
IMDb: 6.3/10
2023, Action, Comedy, Thriller
UK, USA, China, Indonesia, Turkey, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes
A secret laboratory has been robbed — dangerous weapons have been stolen, which must not end up on the black market at any cost. The stolen weapon is already being prepared for sale, with the buyer being a billionaire and arms dealer. To stop the inevitable, British intelligence super-agent Orson Fortune gathers a team of the best operatives to track down the billionaire. Even Hollywood actor Danny Francesco gets involved, as he is blackmailed with compromising details of his personal life to get close to the billionaire undercover.
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