Nobody (2021)
Kernel Score: 89% · 8,091 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2021-03-18
Runtime: 91 minutes
Is Nobody worth watching?
Worth watching. Bob Odenkirk plays a dull suburban dad with a violent past, and it's a lean, funny, hard-hitting action film. It runs under an hour and a half and doesn't waste time, though the story is thin.
Watch it if you
- like John Wick-style action
- enjoy an unexpected action hero
- want a short, brisk film
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- want a deep story
Best for: Action movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Nobody
- Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.
Nobody parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Nobody is a violent R-rated action-thriller about a suburban father unleashing a hidden violent past.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent brutal fights, gunfights, and violent retaliation drive the entire action plot.
- Language: Some — Strong language is present consistent with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Nobody
If you liked Nobody, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- John Wick (2014) — 83%: The action style that Nobody follows, with a quiet killer.
- Nobody 2 (2025) — 77%: The sequel, with the same hero.
- John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) — 84%: Bigger, stylish sequel with sharp fights.
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) — 82%: More choreographed action in the same style.
- Die Hard (1988) — 87%: A resourceful everyman wins a one-man battle.
- The Shadow Strays (2024) — 81%: Brutal action with a deadly, determined heroine.
Director
Ilya Naishuller
Cast
- Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell
- Aleksey Serebryakov as Yulian Kuznetsov
- Connie Nielsen as Becca Mansell
- Christopher Lloyd as David Mansell
- Michael Ironside as Eddie Williams
- Colin Salmon as The Barber
- RZA as Harry Mansell
- Billy MacLellan as Charlie Williams
- Araya Mengesha as Pavel
- Gage Munroe as Brady Mansell
Nobody FAQ
Is Nobody worth watching?
Worth watching. Bob Odenkirk plays a dull suburban dad with a violent past, and it's a lean, funny, hard-hitting action film. It runs under an hour and a half and doesn't waste time, though the story is thin.
Where can I watch Nobody?
In the US you can stream Nobody on Peacock and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Nobody OK for kids?
Nobody is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Nobody is a violent R-rated action-thriller about a suburban father unleashing a hidden violent past.
What movies are like Nobody?
If you liked Nobody, try John Wick, Nobody 2, John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.