
Edgar Wright Movies Ranked by Tomatometer
The latest: Edgar Wright takes on a Stephen King classic with his adaptation of The Running Man.
We’re ranking all the films of director Edgar Wright, including the beloved comedy, his Cornetto Trilogy with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End), his fanboy tribute to The Sparks Brothers (Wright revealed his 10 favorite music documentaries and told us to “turn these up to 11”), and more straight-forward action and horror flicks Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho). —Alex Vo
95%
Critics Consensus: Their albums may be cult favorites, but this Edgar Wright-directed documentary offers an introduction to Sparks that has something for everyone.
Synopsis: How can one rock band be successful, underrated, hugely influential, and criminally overlooked all at the same time? Edgar Wright's debut documentary THE SPARKS BROTHERS,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Edgar Wright, Flea
Directed By: Edgar Wright
92%
Critics Consensus: Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.
Synopsis: Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost
Directed By: Edgar Wright
92%
Critics Consensus: Stylish, exciting, and fueled by a killer soundtrack, Baby Driver hits the road and it's gone -- proving fast-paced action movies can be smartly written without sacrificing thrills.
Synopsis: Talented getaway driver Baby relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. After meeting the woman of his... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal
Directed By: Edgar Wright
91%
Critics Consensus: The brilliant minds behind Shaun of the Dead successfully take a shot at the buddy cop genre with Hot Fuzz. The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody.
Synopsis: As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford.... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine
Directed By: Edgar Wright
89%
Critics Consensus: Madcap and heartfelt, Edgar Wright's apocalypse comedy The World's End benefits from the typically hilarious Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, with a plethora of supporting players.
Synopsis: Gary King (Simon Pegg) is an immature 40-year-old who's dying to take another stab at an epic pub-crawl that he last attempted 20 years earlier.... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman
Directed By: Edgar Wright
83%
Critics Consensus: Its script may not be as dazzling as its eye-popping visuals, but Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is fast, funny, and inventive.
Synopsis: As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans
Directed By: Edgar Wright
75%
Critics Consensus: Although it struggles to maintain its thrilling early momentum, Last Night in Soho shows flashes of Edgar Wright at his most stylish and ambitious.
Synopsis: In acclaimed director Edgar Wright's psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, Matt Smith, Terence Stamp
Directed By: Edgar Wright
61%
Critics Consensus: Spiritedly sprinting through grim source material, Edgar Wright's The Running Man doesn't live up to the director's high bar for inventive action extravaganzas but maintains a slick stride.
Synopsis: In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television--a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian, Jayme Lawson, Josh Brolin
Directed By: Edgar Wright
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Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A cowboy seeks revenge on the wanted man who killed his horse, Easy.
Starring: Graham Low, Martin Curtis, Oli van der Vijver, Quentin Green
Directed By: Edgar Wright