Director Guy Ritchie and actor Jason Statham, who first rose to fame with the influential 1998 crime movie Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels, reunited for the 2021 film Wrath of Man. This intense revenge thriller, released amid the reopening of theaters after the pandemic shutdown, quickly became a box office success. Wrath of Man is now available for streaming in the United States on Hulu, where it has attracted significant attention since becoming accessible on July 1.
Plot and Reception of Wrath of Man
Wrath of Man tells the story of a menacing gangster on a mission for vengeance following the killing of his son. Although opinions among critics were mixed, the movie was well received by audiences, earning a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics’ consensus describes it as “a fun, action-packed ride” with enough tension to elevate its thin storyline. With a production budget estimated at $40 million, the film successfully crossed the $100 million mark worldwide, marking the most financially successful collaboration between Ritchie and Statham to date.
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.
—Critics consensus, Rotten Tomatoes
Other Recent Works by Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham
Following Wrath of Man, Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham teamed up again for Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, a spy thriller produced with a similar budget but which earned under $50 million worldwide. This film was released directly on Prime Video in the United States, alongside Ritchie’s war drama The Covenant. Despite Ritchie’s recent productivity, commercial success has been limited, with his latest theatrical project being The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and the Apple Original film Fountain of Youth receiving poor reviews.
Jason Statham’s Continued Box Office Strength
While Ritchie’s recent films have had mixed results, Jason Statham has maintained a strong presence in the post-pandemic film landscape. He starred in Meg 2: The Trench, which garnered nearly $400 million globally, and followed up Wrath of Man with two action-thrillers, The Beekeeper and A Working Man, together making over $250 million worldwide. Additionally, Statham appeared in Fast X, the tenth Fast and the Furious movie, which grossed more than $700 million internationally.
Upcoming Projects and Viewing Information
Guy Ritchie is preparing new films including Wife & Dog and In the Grey. Fans of Jason Statham can continue to enjoy his recent successes as the actor remains a key figure in action cinema. Wrath of Man is currently streaming on Hulu across the United States, providing an accessible opportunity to experience this high-stakes thriller. Viewers interested in more updates on Ritchie and Statham’s projects are encouraged to stay informed as their careers evolve.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Guy Ritchie a true story?
A. Guy Ritchie’s movie, The Covenant, isn’t about one specific person’s real-life story, but it’s inspired by actual events. In 2016, two years prior to the film’s timeline, The Smithsonian published an article called “The Haunting Fate of the Afghan Interpreters the U.S. Left Behind,” highlighting relevant historical events.
Q. Is Guy Ritchie dyslexic?
A. Ritchie, who has dyslexia, went to Windlesham House School in West Sussex and Stanbridge Earls School in Hampshire. He was expelled when he was 15. Ritchie said using drugs got him expelled, but his father mentioned he skipped classes and had a girl in his room.
