History of Guy Ritchie in Timeline
Guy Ritchie is a prominent English film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his contributions to British gangster films, characterized by their stylized violence, fast-paced editing, and distinctive dialogue. Ritchie also directed the successful Sherlock Holmes films starring Robert Downey Jr., showcasing his versatility in handling different genres while maintaining his signature cinematic style.
1928: Birth of John Vivian Ritchie
In 1928, John Vivian Ritchie, Guy Ritchie's father, was born. He was a former Seaforth Highlanders officer and advertising executive.
1954: Seven Samurai film release
In 1954, the film Seven Samurai, which influenced Guy Ritchie, was released.
1966: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly film release
In 1966, the film The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, which influenced Guy Ritchie, was released.
September 1968: Guy Ritchie's Birth
In September 1968, Guy Stuart Ritchie was born. He is an English film director, producer and screenwriter known for British gangster films and the Sherlock Holmes films.
1968: Once Upon a Time in the West film release
In 1968, the film Once Upon a Time in the West, which influenced Guy Ritchie, was released.
1973: Mother's Marriage to Michael Leighton
In 1973, Guy Ritchie's mother married Sir Michael Leighton, 11th Baronet of Loton Park.
1974: Original Swept Away Film
The original Italian film Swept Away by Lina Wertmüller was released in 1974; Ritchie's film in 2002 was a remake of this film.
1980: Mother's Divorce from Michael Leighton
In 1980, Guy Ritchie's mother divorced Sir Michael Leighton.
1980: The Long Good Friday film release
In 1980, the movie The Long Good Friday, which influenced Guy Ritchie, was released.
1992: Original Aladdin animated film released
The original animated film Aladdin on which Guy Ritchie's 2019 film is based, was released in 1992.
1995: Directed The Hard Case
In 1995, Guy Ritchie directed his short film, The Hard Case.
August 1998: Release of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels was released in the United Kingdom on August 28, 1998, to critical and commercial success.
1998: Directed Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
In 1998, Guy Ritchie made his feature-length directorial debut with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a crime comedy film.
1998: Met Matthew Vaughn and began production on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
In 1998, Guy Ritchie met Matthew Vaughn, who expressed interest in producing Ritchie's directorial debut, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
1999: BAFTA Nominations and Win for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
In 1999, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels received three BAFTA nominations and won a BAFTA for Film of the Year.
May 2000: Ritchie arrested for alleged assault
In May 2000, Guy Ritchie was arrested by police for allegedly assaulting a man outside his Kensington home with Madonna.
August 2000: Release of Snatch
Snatch was released on August 23, 2000, and became a commercial success.
December 2000: Ritchie marries Madonna
On December 22, 2000, Guy Ritchie married Madonna at Skibo Castle in Scotland.
2000: Created Lock, Stock.... television series
In 2000, Guy Ritchie created a spin-off television series called Lock, Stock.... in response to the success of the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
2000: Release of Snatch
In 2000, Guy Ritchie gained critical and commercial success with his second film, Snatch.
2001: Directed Madonna's Music Video and Short Film
In 2001, Guy Ritchie directed the music video for Madonna's "What It Feels Like for a Girl" and a short film titled Star for The Hire series.
2002: Conceived Swag
In 2002, Guy Ritchie conceived a prank show titled Swag for Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
2002: Directed Swept Away
In 2002, Guy Ritchie directed Swept Away, starring his then-wife Madonna. The film was a critical and commercial failure.
2004: Filming Completed for Revolver
In late 2004, filming was completed for Guy Ritchie's film Revolver.
September 2005: Release of Revolver in the UK
Revolver was released in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2005. It was critically panned and a commercial failure.
2005: Directed Revolver
In 2005, Guy Ritchie directed Revolver, which received mixed reviews and was less successful than his previous films.
2006: Adoption of David Banda
In 2006, Guy Ritchie and Madonna adopted a Malawian baby, David Banda.
2007: Ritchie became a comic writer
Guy Ritchie became a comic writer from 2007 to 2008 with the release of the Virgin Comics series Guy Ritchie's Gamekeeper.
2007: Re-edited Release of Revolver in the United States
In 2007, Guy Ritchie's film Revolver was re-edited and released for the United States.
September 2008: Release of RocknRolla in the UK
RocknRolla was released on September 5, 2008, in the United Kingdom, reaching number one at the UK box office in its first week of release.
October 2008: Madonna files for divorce
In October 2008, Madonna filed for divorce from Guy Ritchie, citing irreconcilable differences.
December 2008: Divorce settlement agreed
On December 15, 2008, Madonna announced that she had agreed to a divorce settlement with Guy Ritchie.
2008: Ritchie became a comic writer
Guy Ritchie became a comic writer from 2007 to 2008 with the release of the Virgin Comics series Guy Ritchie's Gamekeeper.
2008: Directed RocknRolla
In 2008, Guy Ritchie directed RocknRolla, which received mixed reviews.
December 2009: Release of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes, directed by Guy Ritchie, was released in the United States and United Kingdom in December 2009, becoming a box-office hit.
2009: Directed Sherlock Holmes
In 2009, Guy Ritchie directed Sherlock Holmes, a box-office hit that was nominated for Academy Awards.
2010: Ritchie meets Jacqui Ainsley
In 2010, Guy Ritchie met English model Jacqui Ainsley.
February 2011: London home briefly occupied by squatters
In February 2011, Guy Ritchie's London home was briefly occupied by members of the Really Free School, a squatter organisation.
2011: Directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
In 2011, Guy Ritchie directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, a commercial success and sequel to Sherlock Holmes.
2012: Produced Call of Duty: Black Ops II trailer
In 2012, Guy Ritchie produced a trailer for the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
2013: Directed H&M and Haig commercials
In 2013, Guy Ritchie directed a commercial for H&M featuring David Beckham, and later directed a commercial for Haig whisky, also starring Beckham.
January 2014: Hired to direct King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
In January 2014, Warner Bros. hired Guy Ritchie to direct King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, the first of six planned films in a franchise.
July 2015: Ritchie marries Jacqui Ainsley
On July 30, 2015, Guy Ritchie married Jacqui Ainsley.
August 2015: Release of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E., directed by Guy Ritchie, was released on August 14, 2015, to mixed critical reception.
2015: Directed The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In 2015, Guy Ritchie directed The Man from U.N.C.L.E., based on the 1960s television series.
May 2017: Release of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was released on May 12, 2017, in the United States and a week later in the United Kingdom. It received mixed reviews and was a box-office failure.
August 2017: Received Raindance Auteur Award
In August 2017, Guy Ritchie received the Raindance Auteur Award for his contributions to the British film industry.
2017: Directed King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
In 2017, Guy Ritchie directed King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which received mixed reviews and was a box-office failure.
May 2019: Release of Aladdin
Aladdin, directed by Guy Ritchie, was released on May 24, 2019, in the United States. It was a commercial success, earning more than $1 billion worldwide.
2019: Directed Aladdin and The Gentlemen
In 2019, Guy Ritchie directed Aladdin, Disney's live-action adaptation, which grossed over $1 billion. He also returned to crime comedy with The Gentlemen.
July 2020: Ritchie receives driving ban
In July 2020, Guy Ritchie received a six-month driving ban for using a mobile device while driving.
October 2020: Ritchie developing a spin-off television series
In October 2020, it was announced that Guy Ritchie was developing a spin-off television series of The Gentlemen, which was eventually acquired by Netflix.
February 2021: Ritchie to direct and write The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In February 2021, Guy Ritchie agreed to direct and write the World War II film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
May 2021: Release of Wrath of Man
On May 7, 2021, Wrath of Man, directed by Guy Ritchie, which reunited him with Jason Statham, was released in the United States.
December 2021: Wrath of Man released on Amazon Prime Video
On December 10, 2021, Wrath of Man was released straight to streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom.
2021: Directed Wrath of Man
In 2021, Guy Ritchie reteamed with Jason Statham on the action film Wrath of Man.
2021: The Wild Kitchen Launched
In 2021, Ritchie's firm The Wild Kitchen, producing outdoor cooking equipment and tents, launched at Chelsea Flower Show.
February 2022: Filming of The Covenant begins
In February 2022, Guy Ritchie began filming the war drama The Covenant in Alicante, Spain.
March 2022: Operation Fortune pulled from release schedule
In March 2022, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre was pulled from the cinema release schedule a month prior without explanation.
June 2022: Ritchie to direct live-action Hercules film
In June 2022, it was announced that Guy Ritchie had signed on to direct a live-action film adaptation of Disney's Hercules.
October 2022: Casting for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In October 2022, Henry Cavill and Eiza González were cast in the lead roles for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
October 2022: Compton Abbas Airfield sold to Ritchie
In October 2022, it was announced that Compton Abbas Airfield was being sold to Guy Ritchie.
2022: David Beckham sells The Walmer Castle to Piers Adams
In 2022, The Walmer Castle, co-owned by Guy Ritchie and David Beckham, was taken over by Piers Adams.
February 2023: Ritchie took over running of the airfield
In February 2023, Guy Ritchie took over the running of Compton Abbas Airfield.
March 2023: Release of Operation Fortune in the United States
On March 3, 2023, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre was released in the United States by Lionsgate.
April 2023: Release of The Covenant in the United States
On April 21, 2023, The Covenant, directed by Guy Ritchie, was released in the United States.
May 2023: Ritchie to direct In the Grey
In May 2023, shortly after finishing production on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would direct the film In the Grey, starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González.
July 2023: Ritchie to executive produce ESPN documentary series
On July 6, 2023, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would executive produce the ESPN documentary series Gracie, to be directed by Chris Fuller.
October 2023: Production concluded for In the Grey
In October 2023, production concluded for the film In the Grey.
2023: Directed Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and The Covenant
In 2023, Guy Ritchie directed Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and The Covenant. The Covenant received generally positive reviews.
January 2024: Ritchie to direct Fountain of Youth
On January 11, 2024, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would direct the action adventure film Fountain of Youth.
February 2024: Production begins on Fountain of Youth
In February 2024, production began on the film Fountain of Youth.
February 2024: Ritchie to direct and executive produce The Donovans
On February 28, 2024, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would serve as director and executive producer on The Donovans, a Ray Donovan spin-off series for Paramount+.
March 2024: Netflix released The Gentlemen series
On March 7, 2024, the television series spin-off of The Gentlemen was released on Netflix.
April 2024: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare released in the United States
On April 19, 2024, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was released in theaters in the United States by Lionsgate.
May 2024: Ritchie to executive produce and direct Young Sherlock
On May 29, 2024, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would serve as executive producer and director on the Amazon Prime Video television series Young Sherlock, based on the Young Sherlock Holmes series of novels.
November 2024: In the Grey removed from release schedule
In November 2024, In the Grey was removed from the release schedule as post-production was not yet finished.
January 2025: Scheduled Release of In the Grey
In January 2025, the film In the Grey was originally set to be released in theaters in the United States, but was later removed from the release schedule.
February 2025: Production expected to begin for Wife and Dog
In February 2025, production is expected to begin on the film Wife and Dog, written and directed by Guy Ritchie.
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