Today, we unveil an exclusive ranking of all Guy Ritchie movies based on their IMDb scores, providing a unique insight into the audience’s reception of each film. Join us on this thrilling journey as we explore the highs and lows of Ritchie’s directorial career, from crime capers to epic adventures, and discover which of his works have left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide.
Here are Guy Ritchie’s movies ranked by IMDb score:
15Swept Away (2002) – 3,6
Photo: Swept Away (2002)/Screen Gems – Filmdb.co.uk
Stranded and alone on a desert island during a cruise, a spoiled rich woman and a deckhand fall in love and make a date to reunite after their rescue.
14Aladdin (2019) – 6,9
Photo: Aladdin (2019)/Walt Disney Pictures – Filmdb.co.uk
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
13Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) – 6,3
Photo: Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)/Miramax – Filmdb.co.uk
Special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission when the sale of a deadly new weapons technology threatens to disrupt the world order.
12King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) – 6,7
Photo: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)/Warner Bros. – Filmdb.co.uk
When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy… whether he likes it or not.
11Revolver (2005) – 6,3
Photo: Revolver (2005)/EurpaCorp – Filmdb.co.uk
Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he’s a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he’s the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.
10Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) – 7,4
Photo: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)/Warner Bros. – Filmdb.co.uk
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
9Sherlock Holmes (2009) – 7,6
Photo: Sherlock Holmes (2009)/Warner Bros. – Filmdb.co.uk
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.
8The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) – 7,3
Photo: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)/Lionsgate Films – Filmdb.co.uk
In 1940, Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming form a clandestine combat organization for Britain’s military that changes the course of World War II and prefigures the modern black ops unit through its unconventional and entirely ‘ungentlemanly’ fighting techniques against the Nazis.
7The Gentlemen (2019) – 7,8
Photo: The Gentlemen (2019)/Miramax – Filmdb.co.uk
American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.
6RocknRolla (2008) – 7,2
Photo: RocknRolla (2008)/Warner Bros. – Filmdb.co.uk
When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London’s criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.
5The Covenant (2023) – 7,5 – STX Films
Photo: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (2023)/STX Films – Filmdb.co.uk
During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.
4Wrath of Man (2021) – 7,1
Photo: Wrath of Man (2021)/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) – Filmdb.co.uk
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.
3The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) – 7,2
Photo: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)/Warner Bros. – Filmdb.co.uk
At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.
2Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) – 8,1
Photo: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)/Summit Entertainment – Filmdb.co.uk
A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.
1Snatch (2000) – 8,2 – Screen Gems
Photo: Snatch (2000)/Screen Gems – Filmdb.co.uk
Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.
Conclusion
As we wrap up our journey through the cinematic universe of Guy Ritchie’s films, it’s evident that his unique storytelling style and visionary approach have solidified his place in the hearts of moviegoers. From the gritty underworlds of ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ to the high-octane action of ‘Snatch’ and the clever mysteries of ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ Ritchie’s filmography offers a diverse range of experiences for audiences to enjoy.
We hope this ranking has shed light on the varied successes of his work and perhaps inspired a rewatch or two. Thank you for joining us on this exploration, and may the magic of cinema continue to enchant us all.
