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A composed man in a suit appears to have bruised knuckles, as well as blood stains on the back of his hand and the ends of his sleeves.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGuy Ritchie
Screenplay by
  • Guy Ritchie
  • Ivan Atkinson
  • Marn Davies
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlan Stewart
Edited byJames Herbert
Music byChristopher Benstead
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22) (International)
  • May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07) (United States)
  • December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10) (United Kingdom)
Running time
119 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million[1]
Box office$104 million[2][3]

Wrath of Man is a 2021 action thriller film[4] directed by Guy Ritchie, who co-wrote it with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. It is loosely based on the 2004 French film Cash Truck.[5] It is Ritchie's fourth directorial collaboration with lead actor Jason Statham, and the first since Revolver (2005). Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Chris Reilly, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonso, Raúl Castillo, DeObia Oparei, Eddie Marsan, and Scott Eastwood appear in supporting roles. In the film, H (Statham) is a new cash-truck driver in Los Angeles, whose thwarting of a robbery leads to his skillset with guns and mysterious past being questioned.

Wrath of Man was released in several countries on April 22, 2021, and in the United States on May 7. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed $104 million worldwide.

Plot

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In Los Angeles, California, a Fortico armored-truck robbery leaves two guards and a bystander dead, which sets off a series of events told in four acts.

A Dark Spirit

Five months after the opening scene's robbery, Patrick Hill joins Fortico Security as an armored truck guard. Hill barely passes firearm training and gets off to a rocky start with his colleagues, though company trainer "Bullet" likes him. During a pickup, Bullet is taken hostage. Hill kills the robbers with expert marksmanship. He is questioned by FBI agents, who bring their suspicions about Hill to their superior, Agent King. King tells them to leave Hill alone.

Hill receives a dossier of Fortico employee files and an autopsy report from the opening scene's murder. Three months later, Hill and Bullet become targets of a new heist in Chinatown, but the robbers flee at the sight of Hill, seeming to recognize him. Hill's coworkers become suspicious of him.

Scorched Earth

Five months before joining Fortico, on the day of the opening scene's robbery, Hill is with his son Dougie. Revealed to be a thief himself working with a robbery crew, Hill hesitantly agrees to monitor an armored truck's route, leaving Dougie in the car. A different group of robbers hijacks the truck across from Hill's car, and spots Dougie. Hill is too late to stop Dougie from being shot dead; he himself is also shot, though he sees the murderer's face.

Three weeks later, Hill wakes up in the hospital. Agent King gives him a list of suspects and agrees to temporarily turn a blind eye. Hill is revealed to be Mason Hargreaves, a notorious crime lord; he is promised that he will be allowed to avenge Dougie's death if he can bring down all of the robbers at once. Determined, Hargreaves and his men – led by Mike, Brendan, and Moggy – kill nearly every thief on King's list of known armored-truck burglars, without results.

Mike figures that they can't find the culprit because the robbery was an inside job, led by someone within Fortico. Hargreaves assumes the identity of Patrick Hill and infiltrates Fortico to find the inside man. It was Hargreaves' own crew who attempted the Chinatown robbery until Mike recognized Hargreaves.

Bad Animals, Bad

Some time before the opening scene's robbery, a group of disgruntled Afghanistan veterans – Carlos, Sam, Brad, Tom, Jan, and their former sergeant Jackson – decide to become thieves. With help from an unidentified Fortico guard who served under Jackson, they pull off a more ambitious heist of a Fortico armored truck. This is the heist at the start of the film. During it, Jan shoots the guards dead, as well as Dougie and Hargreaves.

Liver, Lungs, Spleen & Heart

Five months later, the veterans reunite to steal almost $180 million from the Fortico facility on Black Friday weekend. Bullet reveals to Hargreaves that he is Jackson's inside man. The crew takes the depot hostage, but the Fortico staff revolts and mortally wounds Jackson. The gang, including Bullet, slaughters all of the Fortico staff. Hargreaves manages to kill nearly all of the robbery crew in turn. Jan, Bullet, and Jackson escape, but in greed, all attempt to turn on each other. Jan murders the other two, taking the money for himself.

At home, Jan finds a phone in one of the money bags, planted by Hargreaves to track its location. Hargreaves confronts him with Dougie’s autopsy report. Dougie was shot in the liver, both lungs, the spleen, and finally, his heart. Hargreaves reciprocates each wound, shooting him in the same parts of the body. Abandoning the money, Hargreaves tells King his task is done and leaves.

Cast

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In addition, Andy García appears in a cameo role as FBI Agent King, musician Post Malone appears as a truck robber, comedian Rob Delaney also makes an appearance as Fortico's CEO, Blake Halls, Eli Brown appears briefly as Dougie, whose murder sets the plot in motion, additionally Alex Ferns, Niamh Algar and Tadhg Murphy appear respectively as Fortico guards "Sticky" John Williams, Dana Curtis, and Shirley Davies.

Production

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Development

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In October 2019, Guy Ritchie was announced as writing and directing an English-language remake of the 2004 film Cash Truck, with Jason Statham set to star.[6] Holt McCallany joined later in the month.[7] Filming began in November between Los Angeles and London, with Scott Eastwood, Jeffrey Donovan, Laz Alonso, Josh Hartnett and Niamh Algar added to the cast, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer taking on distribution for the U.S., Latin America, Scandinavia, the Philippines and Hong Kong to the film.[8][9][10] In January 2020, Raúl Castillo was added to the cast.[11]

Christopher Benstead, who previously worked with the director on The Gentlemen, composed the film score. Sony Classical released the soundtrack on May 7, 2021, coinciding with the film's release.

Release

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The film was released internationally in several countries, beginning on April 22, 2021, including Russia and Australia.[12] It was later released in the United States on May 7, 2021.[13] The film was originally set for release in the United States on January 15,[14] but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later rescheduled for April 23,[15][16] before being delayed two weeks later. The film was released in China on May 10. In the United Kingdom, the film was originally going to be released by the British arm of Lionsgate. The film was ultimately released, though, straight to streaming as an Amazon Exclusive on Prime Video on 10 December 2021.[17]

The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 13, 2021, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment/Studio Distribution Services and MGM Home Entertainment, and was later released on Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 17, 2023 by Shout! Studios.[18] The film was added to Paramount+ on March 23, 2022.

Reception

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Box office

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Wrath of Man grossed $27.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $76.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $104 million.[3][2] In the U.S., the film was released alongside Here Today and made $3 million from 2,875 theaters on its first day of release, including $500,000 from Thursday-night previews. It went on to debut to $8.1 million, topping the box office.

Men made up 60% of the overall audience, with 72% being over the age of 25.[19] In its second weekend the film dropped 55% to $3.7 million, finishing second behind newcomer Spiral.[20] In the film's opening weekend in Australia, it grossed $1.34 million.[12] It also made $201,000 in New Zealand and $3.79 million in Russia.[21] In its third weekend of international release the film made $13.5 million, as well as $18.5 million in its Chinese opening weekend.[22]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 256 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Wrestling just enough stakes out of its thin plot, Wrath of Man sees Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham reunite for a fun, action-packed ride."[23] According to Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score of 57 out of 100 based on 38 critics, the film received "mixed or average reviews".[24] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported 77% of audience members gave it a positive score, with 57% saying they would definitely recommend it.[19]

Alonso Duralde of the TheWrap wrote: "Ritchie's reunion with leading man Jason Statham delivers the scheming, the shooting, and the swearing that the director's fans have come to expect, by the bucketload."[25] Mae Abdulbaki of Screen Rant gave the film a 3.5 out of 5 stars rating, stating that "the film balances multiple storylines with intense action sequences and, despite pacing issues, packs a major punch that will keep audiences riveted."[26]

Writing for Variety, Peter Debruge said: "A few years ago, when Sam Mendes left the Bond franchise, Ritchie's name was floated as a possible replacement. He didn't take the gig, but Wrath of Man shows that he certainly could have, classing up his signature technique while never quite abandoning the cockney swagger."[27] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 2 out of 4 stars, writing: "Tired, uninspired and meandering, Wrath of Man is a step backward for Ritchie, a step sideways for the stoic-for-life Jason Statham (reteaming with Ritchie for the first time in 16 years) and a misstep for anyone who invests their time and money on 118 minutes of such convoluted and forgettable nonsense."[28]

Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com was enthusiastic, rating it four stars out of four (the highest grade on the site), with him calling it "one of [Guy] Ritchie's best-directed movies – and one of his most surprising, at least in terms of style and tone. Gone is the jumpy, busy, lighthearted, buzzed-bloke-in-a-pub-telling-you-a-tale vibe of film like Snatch, RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and the like. In its place is voluptuous darkness, so sinister that you may wonder if its main character is the devil himself... This is less of a self-consciously clever Quentin Tarantino-Guy Ritchie maneuver, and more in the poker-faced, un-ironic spirit of classic older films that inspired them, like The Killing and The Killers and Criss Cross," while describing the presentation of Statham's character as similar to those in Clint Eastwood's Western films High Plains Drifter and Pale Rider.[29]

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Wrath of Man is a action thriller film directed by , starring as "H", a stoic and mysterious new for a cash transport company. The story unfolds in a non-linear narrative, centering on H's exceptional combat skills during a heist attempt, which unravel his hidden motive of seeking vengeance for a personal tragedy. Loosely adapted from the 2004 French film Le Convoyeur (also known as ), the screenplay was co-written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies, marking their fourth collaboration overall and the first since in 2005. The film features a supporting cast including as the company supervisor Bullet, as security team leader Boy Sweat Dave, and as a member of a gang plotting armored truck robberies. took place primarily in , beginning in early November 2019 and wrapping in early 2020, with Ritchie employing his signature style of fast-paced editing, narration, and ensemble dynamics to build tension around themes of retribution and . Released theatrically in the United States on May 7, 2021, following earlier international premieres on April 22, 2021, Wrath of Man grossed $27.5 million domestically and $104 million worldwide against a $40 million budget. Critically, the film received mixed reviews, praised for its intense action sequences and Statham's but critiqued for its convoluted plot and stereotypical characters, earning a 68% approval rating on based on 262 reviews. Roger Ebert's review highlighted its elements and time-shifting structure as strengths, awarding it three out of four stars for delivering gritty entertainment. In 2025, the film saw renewed success on streaming platforms, entering the top 10 with a 90% audience approval rating on . Despite the reception, it became one of the higher-grossing films during the early post-pandemic theatrical landscape, underscoring Statham's enduring appeal in the action genre.

Background

Development

In October 2019, was announced as the director and co-writer of an English-language action thriller, a loose adaptation of the 2004 French film (Le Convoyeur), later titled Wrath of Man, marking his return to the genre. The was co-written by Ritchie alongside Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies, focusing on a mysterious cash truck seeking revenge. This project represented Ritchie's fourth directorial collaboration with , following their earlier action thrillers Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Snatch (2000), and (2005), and emphasized a gritty return to high-stakes heist narratives. Statham was attached as the lead in late 2019, portraying the enigmatic protagonist "H" during pre-production planning. The was financed with a $40 million budget by , with additional production involvement from Ritchie's Toff Guy Films and later . Early creative decisions prioritized nonlinear storytelling and intense action sequences to heighten tension, aligning with Ritchie's signature style while adapting the source material's core premise.

Source material

Wrath of Man serves as a loose remake of the 2004 French action thriller Le Convoyeur (also known as ), directed by and co-written with Éric Besnard. Starring in the lead role, the original centers on Alexandre Demarre, a disturbed and vengeful who infiltrates a cash transport company reeling from a series of brutal robberies, motivated by the loss of his son in one of the attacks. This setup establishes a taut of personal within the high-stakes world of armored heists, characteristic of the French polar . Guy Ritchie encountered Le Convoyeur over a decade before production and drew initial inspiration from its core premise of a mysterious operative seeking retribution amid escalating threats to a cash-handling firm. He later expanded this foundation into a more elaborate structure, stating that the source material comprises only about a quarter of Wrath of Man, with the remainder introducing irony, deeper investigations, and revelations about the protagonist's capabilities and motivations. Notable adaptations include shifting the setting from to to Americanize the story for wider international resonance, adopting a nonlinear, multi-act format that unfolds through labeled flashbacks to build , and incorporating interactions among the security crew, which add interpersonal tensions not emphasized in the original's more solitary focus. In contrast to Demarre's portrayal as an ordinary man lacking specialized skills, Ritchie's version features a with exceptional proficiency, heightening the themes of calculated vengeance. Ritchie's affinity for the polar genre's gritty crime dynamics influenced his emphasis on heist intricacies and moral ambiguity, as he explained: "It’s a action movie with some interesting hooks in it... the story twists and turns to the point where you realize that nothing is what it first presented itself to be." On the mechanics of vengeance, he highlighted the added layers of uncovering an inside collaborator, noting how these elements evolve the source's motif into a more labyrinthine exploration of deception and retribution.

Content

Plot

Spoiler warning: The following is a detailed summary of the plot of Wrath of Man, revealing key twists and the ending. The story unfolds in a across , focusing on H, a stoic and enigmatic who joins Fortico , an armored cash transport company, under the alias Patrick Hill. In the opening act, set three months after a deadly , H undergoes rigorous under supervisor and navigates tensions with colleagues like the antagonistic Boy Sweat Dave and the affable . During his first shift, H demonstrates extraordinary combat skills by single-handedly thwarting an attempted heist, killing the assailants with precision and leaving his coworkers stunned by his proficiency. This event raises suspicions about his background, but H remains tight-lipped, methodically integrating into the team while observing their routines. Flashbacks reveal the inciting incident: five months earlier, on Black Friday, H's estranged son, Dougie, a Fortico guard, is brutally murdered during a meticulously planned armored truck heist led by ex-military robbers seeking a $150 million payday. The attackers, including the reckless sharpshooter Jan and the strategic leader Jackson, storm the truck after Bullet, a Fortico insider, disables security measures. In the chaos, Jan shoots Dougie in the liver, lungs, spleen, and heart, leaving H—watching from afar after a recent reconciliation attempt—in a vengeful coma. Upon recovery, the true H emerges as Mason Hargreaves, a powerful crime boss with deep underworld connections and ties to FBI Agent "The King." Driven by paternal grief, Hargreaves orchestrates his infiltration of Fortico to identify and dismantle the crew responsible, using forged credentials and insider access to personnel files provided by a sympathetic administrator, Kirsty. As H embeds deeper, the second act explores internal crew dynamics and escalating heists, blending present-day operations with further flashbacks to Hargreaves' interrogation of informants to trace the Black Friday culprits. He forms tentative bonds, such as a brief affair with fellow guard Dana, which uncovers her involvement in skimming company funds, highlighting the moral ambiguities within the firm. Suspicions mount as H's unerring marksmanship and knowledge of heist tactics draw scrutiny from Bullet and others, who begin piecing together his possible dual loyalties. Meanwhile, the robber crew—comprising Jackson, Jan, their driver Greg, and accomplices—finalizes plans for a massive Black Friday redux at Fortico's depot, with Bullet feeding them layouts and schedules. Hargreaves, piecing clues from security footage and autopsies, confirms Jan as Dougie's killer, fueling his calculated facade amid the company's cutthroat environment where loyalty is fleeting and betrayal commonplace. The third act builds to the climactic heist, where the crew infiltrates the Fortico facility during a high-volume cash influx. murders Dana and Dave to cover tracks and shoots H, presuming him dead, but Hargreaves survives, feigning injury to track the thieves. Chaos ensues as Jan turns on his partners, slitting Jackson's throat and gunning down to claim the full loot, escaping in a nondescript . Hargreaves pursues leads through his criminal network, confronting the moral grayness of the where even allies like harbor divided allegiances for personal gain. In the resolution, Hargreaves locates Jan at his luxury condo, where the killer gloats over his windfall. Reciting details from Dougie's report, Hargreaves executes Jan with deliberate shots to the liver, lungs, , and heart—mirroring his son's fatal wounds—before leaving the money behind for federal recovery via The King. This act of retribution underscores the film's themes of unyielding paternal vengeance and the hollow ambiguity of justice in a cycle of , as Hargreaves walks away unbowed but forever altered, rejecting wealth for closure. The nonlinear structure, interweaving training sequences, heist preparations, and revelations, emphasizes how past traumas inexorably shape present actions in the shadowy criminal landscape.

Cast

Jason Statham leads the film as Patrick "H" Hill, also known as Mason Hargreaves, portraying an enigmatic security guard for Fortico who harbors a dual life as a driven by personal vendetta. His performance anchors the , blending stoic intensity with explosive action sequences that highlight his character's precision and underlying rage. The supporting cast features as Haydn "Bullet" Blair, the veteran Fortico guard who mentors new hires and embodies the company's rugged camaraderie. Josh Hartnett plays Boy Sweat Dave, a quirky team member whose laid-back demeanor contrasts the high-stakes environment. portrays Jan, a soldier-turned-thief whose role adds tension to the criminal underbelly. Jeffrey Donovan appears as Jackson, contributing to the dynamics of the heist crew with his authoritative presence. Additional key supporting actors include as Dana, a sharp-witted Fortico operative who navigates the team's internal conflicts, and as Carlos, a strategic member of the antagonistic group whose military background influences the plot's confrontations. plays Terry, the no-nonsense Fortico manager whose oversight shapes the workplace hierarchy. These roles collectively build an ensemble that underscores themes of loyalty and betrayal among blue-collar workers and outlaws. Notable cameos enhance the film's star power: appears as FBI Agent King, providing investigative oversight, while musician debuts in a brief but memorable turn as one of the armored truck robbers, emphasizing the high-risk nature of the heists. Comedian also cameos as a Fortico guard, adding subtle humor to the ensemble. Casting announcements in 2020 bolstered the production, with joining alongside other talents like to deepen the ensemble's dynamics of suspicion and alliance. This collaborative group, many with prior action or thriller credits, amplifies the film's taut interpersonal tensions without overshadowing Statham's central role.
ActorRoleNotes on Significance
Patrick "H" Hill / Mason HargreavesLead; enigmatic guard and crime boss central to the narrative drive.
Haydn "Bullet" BlairSupporting; mentors the team, representing institutional loyalty.
Boy Sweat DaveSupporting; provides levity amid escalating dangers.
JanSupporting; ex-soldier in the robbery crew, heightens antagonist threats.
JacksonSupporting; authoritative figure in the heist operations.
DanaSupporting; key Fortico member influencing team cohesion.
CarlosSupporting; strategic robber with military expertise.
TerrySupporting; manager overseeing daily operations and hires.
Agent KingCameo; FBI agent probing the crimes.
Robber (Mannie)Cameo; brief but impactful in a heist sequence.

Production

Filming

Principal photography for Wrath of Man commenced in early November 2019 and wrapped in the first quarter of 2020. The production primarily took place on location in and around , , with key exterior sequences filmed at sites such as 635 Mateo Street, which served as the Fortico security depot. Additional filming occurred in San Pedro, including at the Municipal Warehouse Dock No. 1 near Alta Sea Berths. Interiors, including those for the Fortico base, were shot in London, England, to capture a hybrid Anglo-American aesthetic. The did not significantly disrupt , as filming concluded prior to widespread industry shutdowns in March 2020, though it led to delays in and the film's release schedule. Director employed his characteristic improvisational approach on set, frequently rewriting scenes to enhance the fast-paced, structure that defines his editing style. The heist sequences relied on practical stunts coordinated by , who performed many of his own action scenes, emphasizing realism in the film's armored truck robberies and shootouts. During production, supporting cast members including , who portrayed Boss Blake Halls, joined the ensemble alongside principal actors like and .

Music

The score for Wrath of Man was composed by , marking his ongoing collaboration with director after their work on The Gentlemen (2019) and (2019). Benstead, a British composer known for his expertise, crafted a dark and intense soundscape tailored to the film's protagonist, H, using super close-mic'd cellos, double basses, and even bow wood strikes to evoke mystery and menace. The original motion picture score was released digitally on May 7, 2021, by Masterworks, featuring 25 tracks spanning over 77 minutes, including cues like "Coffee Frother" and "Wrath of Man." Key musical themes include tense orchestral builds that propel the heist sequences, building suspense through ominous strings and percussion, while brooding motifs underscore the revenge-driven narrative arcs with low, rumbling undertones. In addition to the score, the film incorporates licensed tracks to amplify its action sequences, such as Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues (Knownwolf Remix)" during intense confrontations and Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" for dramatic emphasis; however, no comprehensive commercial soundtrack album compiling these songs alongside the score was issued. Post-production audio work, led by sound designer Linda Brenon and re-recording mixer Mike Prestwood Smith, focused on immersive mixing to heighten tension in the film's nonlinear reveals, with echoing gunshots and layered ambient effects enveloping viewers in pivotal sequences.

Release

Theatrical release

The theatrical release of Wrath of Man was significantly impacted by the , which caused multiple delays from its originally planned debut. Initially scheduled for January 15, 2021, in the United States, the film was postponed due to theater closures and production disruptions associated with the pandemic, and later rescheduled for April 23 before being pushed again to May 7. The film had its world premiere in international markets on April 22, 2021, beginning with , followed by releases in countries including , , , and on April 29. It received a wide theatrical release in the United States on May 7, 2021, distributed by , marking one of the first major action films to hit cinemas post-vaccine rollout amid recovering attendance. Marketing efforts centered on leveraging the reunion of director and star , with trailers highlighting Statham's intense action sequences and Ritchie's signature fast-paced, nonlinear storytelling style to appeal to fans of their previous collaborations like Snatch and The Gentlemen. Promotional posters emphasized heist thriller elements, featuring Statham in a stoic pose amid armored truck imagery and bold taglines underscoring themes of revenge and precision violence, while the campaign was noted for its efficient, targeted approach with a trailer drop just six weeks prior to the U.S. opening. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the film bypassed theaters entirely and premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on December 10, 2021, a decision influenced by the lingering effects of pandemic-related restrictions on cinema operations and audience turnout earlier in the year.

Home media and streaming

Wrath of Man was released on digital platforms for purchase and rental, including iTunes and Amazon, starting June 29, 2021. The film became available on Blu-ray and DVD on July 13, 2021, distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. An Ultra HD Blu-ray edition followed on January 17, 2023. In the , the film debuted on Prime Video in December 2021, bypassing a theatrical release there due to pandemic-related delays. In the United States, it experienced a significant resurgence on streaming services in 2025. It joined on July 1, 2025, quickly rising to the top of the platform's charts and becoming a major hit four years after its initial release. By August 2025, Wrath of Man had also entered the Top 10 on Prime Video in the U.S., contributing to boosted global viewership metrics amid renewed interest in Jason Statham's action films.

Reception

Box office

Wrath of Man grossed $104 million worldwide against a $40 million production budget. In the , the film earned $27.5 million. Internationally, it collected $76.5 million, accounting for the majority of its total earnings. The film opened in the to $8.3 million over its debut weekend of May 7–9, 2021, across 2,875 theaters, securing the number one position at the domestic . Its performance was bolstered by Jason Statham's star power but tempered by the ongoing , which restricted theater capacities to around 50% in many markets. Internationally, Wrath of Man achieved strong debuts in key territories, including $1.3 million in during its opening weekend. In the United Kingdom, it opened to approximately $1.8 million, contributing to its robust overseas run despite competition from other action films and pandemic-related limitations on audience attendance. Overall, the film's theatrical earnings reflected a modest recovery for mid-budget action releases amid reduced cinema operations.

Critical response

Upon its release, Wrath of Man received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and directorial flair while critiquing its narrative structure and character development. On , the film holds a 68% approval rating based on 262 reviews, with a critics' consensus stating that it "wrestl[es] just enough stakes out of its thin plot" to deliver a "fun, action-packed ride" reuniting and . assigns it a score of 57 out of 100 from 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews overall. Critics frequently lauded Jason Statham's stoic, intense performance as the enigmatic "H," which anchors the film's tension, alongside Ritchie's kinetic direction and the inventive choreography of its heist scenes. Variety highlighted the movie's "impressive" Christopher Nolan-inspired structure, elegant monochromatic visuals, and "striking, original set-pieces" that maintain suspense despite occasional plot holes. commended its "propulsive" pace, "visceral thrills," and "gnarly violence" as a jolting return to form for Ritchie and Statham, providing "primal entertainment" in a confident thriller (rated 3/5). However, common criticisms focused on the film's predictable twists, underdeveloped supporting characters, and an overly convoluted plot reliant on excessive flashbacks that dilute its momentum. noted the "threadbare" and "forgettable" storyline, which feels too long and stretches credulity with logistical flaws, while Statham's role lacks emotional depth and features jarring accents from the British cast. Variety acknowledged that, compared to the French original , Wrath of Man is less elliptical and more straightforward, bordering on derivative in its revenge tale elements.

Accolades

Wrath of Man received limited formal recognition from awards bodies following its 2021 release. The film earned a nomination for Best Action Movie at the 2022 , an honor designed to celebrate popular including action, horror, and titles. It did not secure nominations or wins at major ceremonies such as the , , or BAFTA Awards. This scarcity of broader accolades aligns with the film's mixed critical reception, reflected in its 68% Tomatometer score on , and the disrupted awards landscape amid the .

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