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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 action-packed thrill ride divides audiences with its wild, unpredictable energy that swings between hilarious moments and genuinely dark territory. While some viewers praise its originality and intense sequences that rival 'Nobody' and 'John Wick,' others find the execution falls short of its ambitious premise, resulting in a polarizing experience that's undeniably memorable.
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Metacritic

70
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.

Metacritic review by Siddhant Adlakha
Siddhant Adlakha
IGN
40
Sep 11, 2025

Wheatley’s hyperbolic set pieces feel perfunctory rather than euphoric or hilariously bombastic.

Tim Grierson
Screen Daily
75
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.

Metacritic review by Jared Mobarak
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).