Ridley Scott
Film director · 16 films (1977–2024)
Ridley Scott is a director whose work here spans The Duellists (1977) to Gladiator II (2024), across drama and adventure. 5 of those films were photographed by Dariusz Wolski. All 1,139 frames from 16 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sir Ridley Leighton Scott is an English filmmaker. He directs films in the science fiction, crime, and historical epic genres with an atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style.
Born 30 November 1937 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Directing style
Ridley Scott constructs a tense, isolated atmosphere by favoring eye-level medium shots and closeups rendered with a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within their environments. His lighting relies on functional, source-driven motivation—primarily sun, windows, and practical fixtures—to pierce predominantly dark interior and night settings. This approach is unified by a signature cool, desaturated color grade dominated by deep slate blues, cold grays, and muted teals, occasionally punctuated by a warm, sandy palette.
Awards
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director
- Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2007
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation · 1983
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation · 1980
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Knight Bachelor
- The George Pal Memorial Award
Films directed by Ridley Scott
About Ridley Scott
When was Ridley Scott born?
Ridley Scott was born on 30 November 1937 in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK.
What films has Ridley Scott directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 16 of them: The Duellists (1977), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Legend (1985), Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001) and Hannibal (2001) and more.
What awards has Ridley Scott won?
David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director, Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (2007) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1983).
Search every frame of Ridley Scott’s films
All 1,139 indexed frames from 16 films directed by Ridley Scott — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.