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Rupert Wyatt

Directing Born Oct 26, 1972 Exeter, UK 22 credits
22
Total Credits
2008–2026
19 Years Career Span
15
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Biography

Rupert Wyatt is an English filmmaker born on October 26, 1972, in Exeter, United Kingdom. He made his directorial debut with the 2008 film The Escapist, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His second film was the 2011 blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes. His later directorial endeavors include the 2014 crime drama The Gambler and the 2019 sci-fi film Captive State. In television, he directed the first two episodes of the adaptation of The Mosquito Coast in 2021 and also served as an executive producer on the series. With thirteen known credits in directing, Wyatt has worked across both film and television mediums.

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Career

Career overview

Rupert Wyatt is an English filmmaker born on October 26, 1972, in Exeter, United Kingdom. He made his directorial debut with the 2008 film The Escapist, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His second film was the 2011 blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

His later directorial endeavors include the 2014 crime drama The Gambler and the 2019 sci-fi film Captive State. In television, he directed the first two episodes of the television adaptation of The Mosquito Coast in 2021. Additionally, he has served as an executive producer on the series.

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Career timeline

Desert Warrior · DirectorDesert Warrior · WriterThe Sunrise File · DirectorThe Sunrise File · Executive ProducerThe Sunrise File · Screenplay
The Mosquito Coast · DirectorThe Mosquito Coast · Executive Producer
Captive State · DirectorCaptive State · ScreenplayCaptive State · Producer
The Exorcist · DirectorThe Exorcist · Executive Producer
TURN: Washington's Spies · DirectorThe Gambler · DirectorFishing Without Nets · Executive Producer
Rise of the Planet of the Apes · Director
The Escapist · DirectorThe Escapist · Screenplay

Full Filmography

22 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Rupert Wyatt best known for?

Rupert Wyatt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Desert Warrior (2026), Desert Warrior (2026), The Sunrise File (2026), The Sunrise File (2026).

When and where was Rupert Wyatt born?

Rupert Wyatt was born on October 26, 1972 in Exeter, UK.

How many credits does Rupert Wyatt have?

Rupert Wyatt has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.

What is Rupert Wyatt's background in cinema and television?

Rupert Wyatt is an English filmmaker born on October 26, 1972, in Exeter, United Kingdom. He made his directorial debut with the 2008 film The Escapist, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His second film was the 2011 blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes. His later directorial endeavors include the 201...

Rupert Wyatt by the numbers

22credits
17films
5TV series
2008–2026active years

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