Wrath of Man (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 5,955 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2021-04-22
Runtime: 119 minutes
Is Wrath of Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A cold, quiet man takes a job guarding cash trucks in Los Angeles, and his skills soon raise questions. Guy Ritchie plays it grim rather than jokey, and Jason Statham is excellent as a hard, controlled lead.
Watch it if you
- like Jason Statham in a serious role
- enjoy slow-reveal revenge thrillers
- want tough heist action
Skip it if you
- want Ritchie's usual jokes and banter
- dislike grim, violent crime
Best for: Action night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Wrath of Man
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.
Wrath of Man parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Wrath of Man is a violent crime thriller centered on an armored-car heist and revenge plot with gun violence and profanity.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Armed heists, shootouts, and revenge killings drive the plot, including graphic gun violence.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated crime film; expect frequent strong profanity typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Wrath of Man
If you liked Wrath of Man, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Heat (1995) — 89%: Serious, tense crime drama with heist at its centre
- Drive (2011) — 85%: Quiet, violent driver with a deadly skill
- The Usual Suspects (1995) — 91%: Layered crime story with a hidden past
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) — 89%: Ritchie's lighter, funnier crime caper
- Snatch (2000) — 88%: Ritchie again with more energy and humour
- The Departed (2006) — 96%: Tense crime thriller full of double lives
Director
Cast
- Jason Statham as H
- Holt McCallany as Bullet
- Rocci Williams as Hollow Bob
- Josh Hartnett as Boy Sweat Dave
- Jeffrey Donovan as Jackson
- Scott Eastwood as Jan
- Andy Garcia as Agent King
- Deobia Oparei as Brad
- Laz Alonso as Carlos
- Raúl Castillo as Sam
Wrath of Man FAQ
Is Wrath of Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A cold, quiet man takes a job guarding cash trucks in Los Angeles, and his skills soon raise questions. Guy Ritchie plays it grim rather than jokey, and Jason Statham is excellent as a hard, controlled lead.
Where can I watch Wrath of Man?
In the US you can stream Wrath of Man on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wrath of Man OK for kids?
Wrath of Man is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Wrath of Man is a violent crime thriller centered on an armored-car heist and revenge plot with gun violence and profanity.
What movies are like Wrath of Man?
If you liked Wrath of Man, try Heat, Drive, The Usual Suspects and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.