The 2021 film Wrath of Man, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, has become available for streaming on Hulu in the United States as of July 1. This revenge thriller, which follows a dangerous gangster seeking vengeance after the death of his son, gained significant attention for its intense action and gripping storyline. Despite mixed critical reviews, Wrath of Man was embraced by audiences and marked a notable success for the longtime collaborators.
Box Office Performance and Critical Reception
Produced with an estimated budget of $40 million, Wrath of Man surpassed $100 million globally at the box office, standing out as the most commercially successful project between Ritchie and Statham. While the critics offered a varied response, the film earned a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus praises the collaboration for delivering a compelling, action-filled experience. The film’s success came at a pivotal time when theaters were reopening after pandemic-related closures, bringing uncertainty to the movie industry’s future.
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, Rotten Tomatoes
Recent Projects and Industry Standing of Ritchie and Statham
Following Wrath of Man, Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham once again worked together on Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, a spy thriller made with a similar budget but grossing less than $50 million globally. This film was released directly on Prime Video in the U.S., alongside Ritchie’s war drama The Covenant. Although Ritchie remains active with projects such as Wife & Dog and In the Grey, recent releases have struggled to achieve the commercial impact of Wrath of Man. His latest theatrical film was The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, followed by the Apple Original Fountain of Youth, which received poor reviews.
Jason Statham, in contrast, has maintained a strong box office presence after the pandemic. He starred in Meg 2: The Trench, which earned nearly $400 million worldwide. He also led two other action-thrillers, The Beekeeper and A Working Man, both of which contributed to a combined global gross exceeding $250 million. Additionally, Statham appeared in Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast and the Furious franchise, which achieved over $700 million worldwide.
Where to Stream Wrath of Man and What to Expect Next
Wrath of Man is now accessible for viewers through Hulu, allowing audiences to experience the intensity and revenge-driven narrative of this action thriller from home. As both Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham continue to pursue new projects, their past successes establish strong expectations for future releases. Fans of high-stakes action and suspense can anticipate more collaborations and individual endeavors from these prominent figures in cinema.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Jason Statham a black belt?
A. Statham has earned a black belt in karate. He likes activities such as wakeboarding, jet skiing, wind surfing, and rock climbing. He’s famous for doing many of his own stunts.
