Guy Stuart Ritchie (born September 10, 1968) is an English filmmaker known for his distinctive style of British comedy gangster films and large-scale action-adventure movies. He is a director, producer, screenwriter, and businessman. Ritchie's films often feature ensemble casts, fast-paced dialogue, and a focus on crime and action. He holds black belts in Shotokan karate and Judo, and a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ritchie gained recognition with films like "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" (1998) and "Snatch" (2000). He has directed box-office hits such as "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) and "Aladdin" (2019). His recent projects include "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" (2024), "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" (2023), and "Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre" (2023). Production is currently underway in London for his upcoming film, "Viva La Madness," starring Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, and others. Additionally, Ritchie is working on "Young Sherlock," a Prime Video series set to premiere on March 4, 2026. Another film, "In The Grey," with Henry Cavill, is slated for release in theaters on April 10.
