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 nearing release, we rank every film directed by Edgar Wright from best to worst.

Few directors today have a style as distinctive as Edgar Wright’s. For nearly thirty years, Wright has crafted a career defined by his unique, energetic direction, blending sound, visuals, and timing to create captivating cinema.

Now, Wright ventures into new territory. The Running Man, a reimagining of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic, hits theaters this week. It stands as Wright’s most ambitious work: a full-scale, near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. This shift from quick-cut comedies and pop culture parodies to a darker, action-packed story showcases Wright’s refusal to be confined to any single genre.

Ahead of its release, we revisit Wright’s entire filmography and rank his films from worst to best.

Early Work: A Fistful of Fingers

Before the famed Cornetto Trilogy, there was A Fistful of Fingers. Created on a shoestring budget by a 20-year-old Wright with a borrowed camera, it’s a Western spoof about a cowboy pursuing the outlaw who killed his horse. The film is rough and uneven but displays early signs of Wright’s signature style: a passion for genre, rapid editing, and visual humor.

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

Wright’s innovative blend of sound, image, and timing continues to define his films, making each one uniquely engaging.

Author’s summary: Edgar Wright’s career exhibits a bold evolution from no-budget genre spoofs to ambitious action thrillers, all unified by his distinctive, dynamic style.

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Esquire Australia Esquire Australia — 2025-11-05

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