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Synopsis
The latest collaboration between Bob Odenkirk, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad and NOBODY producer Marc Provissiero, director Ben Wheatley’s (FREE FIRE, HIGHRISE) kinetic neo-Western stars Odenkirk as an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive. For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake.
Cast
- Lena Headey
- Bob Odenkirk
- Henry Winkler
- Brendan Fletcher
- Summer H. Howell
- Billy MacLellan
- Ryan Allen
- Jess McLeod
- Sydney Sabiston
- Peter Shinkoda
Moviegoers are saying
This Bob Odenkirk action vehicle divides audiences between those who embrace its gleeful, cartoonish violence and those who find it disappointingly uninspired. While reviewers consistently praise the inventive kills and Odenkirk's charismatic performance, many feel the film's 'normal town with a dark secret' premise feels too familiar, with several noting that the prologue inadvertently spoils the main twist.
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- Apr 13, 2026
It’s silly as hell but lots of boom and Bob Odenkirk.
Kit LazerMar 15, 2026Cold Fuzz
Andy YoungApr 16, 2026This thing is just having so much fun doing as much as it possibly can to get a gasp and a giggle out of the audience. Every kill is great and shockingly unafraid to erase anyone at any given time. Low key kinda wish its prologue hadn’t inadvertently ruined the entire…
Matt! - Apr 13, 2026
at least he got to see the Moose :,)
vivdagoat 🍎🍂🐞Mar 18, 2026just a movie that makes you be like “yup that’s a movie” and i mean that as an extreme compliment
nolanApr 17, 2026I’m loving this Bob Odenkirk action star era
JP - Mar 4, 2026
So you see, what’s ironic is this town actually isn’t so “normal” after all.
Mitchell BeaupreAug 27, 2026Ulysses... ehh 🤔 Just under 90 minutes, directed by Wheatley, written by the Wickian architect Kolstad, and starring my favorite new action star, Bob Oden-Wick, what could go wrong? Well... the story itself, for one, and the whole off-key vibe it sends out with every…
werskuApr 28, 2026It could have used a few more minutes to better develop some characters and make the transition to action a little less abrupt, but even this shortcoming helps strengthen the film's best part: this pleasant and consistent blend of well-crafted action, some serious themes…
JackFolla
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- Chief Saqif likedNormal
odenkirk vs yakuza
zxki is "meh" onNormalBob Odenwork. Action film after action film. Unfortunately, I wasn't much of a fan of this one, at least compared to 'Nobody'. I think I would have preferred it if it took more of a Fargo-esque route and stuck to the ground while also being as unbelievable as it is. The writing all around could've…
Bennie is "meh" onNormalHow I felt about this film is exactly what the title suggests - normal. It tries to have abnormal ideas but few of them stick, resulting in an action packed lackluster watch with little momentum or anything deeper to grasp. I can see though how some will have fun with it. 5.5
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Gregory Mitchell likedNormalI, for one, was shocked the town called Normal…in fact, wasn’t normal. Nothing that new or ground breaking but enjoyable with Odenkirk and some over the top violence
call me mr V is "meh" onNormalNormal? Yeah, sure was. Movie was mundane.
JWolf likedNormal6.4/10 Gene Takevic vs the Yakuza in a small midwestern town. Starting to like the Odenkirk typecast as the badass older dude. Nothing we haven’t seen before. Reminds me of Nobody and Ballerina from last year with the town of enemies. The unexpected deaths were pretty funny, this one has quite a…
- Cory Nunez likedNormal
Really was rocking with this one heavy until the last 30 mins. The final destination style kills happening twice really bothered me. Still liked it though! The whole town going after Ulysses was interesting. Like John Wick but in a small rural town. Bob Odenkirk’s at his best when he’s the “normal”…
Interstellar Movie Nerd is "meh" onNormalI’ll watch anything with Bob Odenkirk but yikes. That was a terrible plot, dumb storyline that treated death way too flippant and had a very weak motive. Just a dumb concept with a great actor leading it. I still don’t fully understand why Odenkirk is a good fighter in it. Stupid
Nick Dubberly likedNormalThis is what you get when Nobody meets Final Destination and I’m here for it! I went in completely blind and I’m absolutely glad I did, because I was not ready for any of this! I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish, it’s action packed, funny, graphic and surprising!
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- YBY B
Crazy, Wild, and fun, with a dark side!
GPGina pricevery bloody
SSShukla SharmaStupid movie
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solid
DPDan Patta bland start but otherwise recommended for those who enjoyed Nobody and John Wick.
LWL. Ray Williams - LRLeKeitha RaynorALAshley LeeAAAmonte Amonte
Metacritic
Mar 24, 2026
Bob Odenkirk’s presence helps create a sense of gravitas even when the film is straightforward, adding soulful dimensions to a fairly simple character in whose hands guns and explosives are as much tools of violence as they are instruments of a righteousness long lost to moral compromise.
Siddhant Adlakha
IGN
Sep 11, 2025
Wheatley’s hyperbolic set pieces feel perfunctory rather than euphoric or hilariously bombastic.
Tim Grierson
Screen Daily
Sep 9, 2025
While Normal doesn’t deliver anything you haven’t seen before rife with convenience (a ton of kills occur by gruesomely funny happenstance despite an intent for murder setting these “accidents” in motion), it’s still a memorable ride for those who have already been lapping up Kolstad’s antics.
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Normal (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Normal (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's Normal (2026) about?
The latest collaboration between Bob Odenkirk, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad and NOBODY producer Marc Provissiero, director Ben Wheatley’s (FREE FIRE, HIGHRISE) kinetic neo-Western stars Odenkirk as an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive. For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake.
Who's the cast of Normal (2026)?
- Lena Headey as Moira
- Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses
- Henry Winkler
- Brendan Fletcher as Keith
- Summer H. Howell as Young Woman
- Billy MacLellan as Deputy Mike Nelson
- Ryan Allen
- Jess McLeod as Alex
- Sydney Sabiston as Weather Reporter
- Peter Shinkoda as Joe
Who's the director behind Normal (2026)?
Ben Wheatley directed Normal (2026).
Who produced Normal (2026)?
Derek Kolstad, Bob Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero produced Normal (2026).
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