Nobody

Hutch Mansell blends into the background of a quiet suburb, a devoted husband and father who keeps to himself. One night two burglars break into his home and Hutch chooses not to intervene, a quiet reaction that unsettles everyone around him. Yet the incident stirs a long buried reserve of competence and violence, sending him down a brutal path he thought he had left behind. As clues about his past surface, his ordinary life starts to crack and danger creeps closer, turning the neighborhood into a pressure cooker. What follows is a taut, relentless ride that tests loyalty, restraint, and the line between protection and vengeance.

Directed by Ilya Naishuller from a script by Derek Kolstad, Nobody released in 2021 via Universal Pictures. The film marks Naishuller's shift from his sensory driven thrillers to a lean, grounded vigilante tale that still moves with electric energy.

The film spotlighted Bob Odenkirk in a jaw dropping action turn that surprised many fans, expanding his range beyond television. Its brisk pacing and stylized violence echo contemporary choreographed thrillers and helped cement the idea that ordinary looking dads can harbor lethal skill. That shift resonated with viewers seeking a different kind of hero.

Critics praised the film for its bold action and turning an unassuming father into a formidable force, while keeping the stakes personal and tense. It wrestles with restraint and aggression, the cost of violence, and the pressure of protecting family within a brisk, straightforward thriller frame. Audiences appreciated the balance of humor and brutality, though some critics noted the heavy violence.

Though it did not receive major nominations, critics highlighted Bob Odenkirk for his bold turn and praised Ilya Naishuller's kinetic direction, recognizing the film's craft and its punchy contribution to the action thriller landscape. Fans of the genre cited it as a standout example of the modern vigilante subgenre and lauded the practical effects and choreography.