Every Edgar Wright film, ranked: from ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’

Every Edgar Wright Film, Ranked: From ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’

With The Running Man about to premiere, we are ranking every film Edgar Wright has directed, from worst to best.

There are few directors today with a style as distinctive as Edgar Wright’s. Over nearly three decades, Wright has crafted a career through unique, chaotic direction, blending sound, image, and timing to create captivating works. Now, he ventures into new territory.

The Running Man, a reimagining of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic, releases this week. It is Wright’s most ambitious project yet: a full-scale, near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. This is an unexpected move for a director best known for fast-paced comedy and pop culture pastiche. Yet Wright has never conformed to a single mold.

As excitement builds for The Running Man, we revisited Wright’s entire filmography. Here are his films ranked from worst to best.

Early Work: A Fistful of Fingers

Before the iconic Cornetto Trilogy, Wright created A Fistful of Fingers. This no-budget Western spoof was made by a 20-year-old Wright using a borrowed camera and overflowing creativity. The plot follows a cowboy hunting the man who killed his horse. It is rough and messy but reveals the roots of Wright’s signature style: love of genre, quick cuts, and visual gags.

“It’s essentially a Western spoof about a cowboy tracking down the wanted man who killed his horse.”

This debut shows the DNA of Wright’s later work despite its raw edges.

Author’s summary: Edgar Wright’s filmography showcases his evolution from raw, genre-loving beginnings to bold, genre-defying storytelling, culminating in his most ambitious thriller, The Running Man.

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Esquire Australia Esquire Australia — 2025-11-05

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