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For Sheriff Ulysses (Bob 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.
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Cast & Crew

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Ben Wheatley

Director

Bob Odenkirk

Ulysses

Lena Headey

Moira

Henry Winkler

Actor

Summer H. Howell

Young Woman

Brendan Fletcher

Keith

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Jacob Oller AV Club 5d
C-
Neither the bit nor the bloodbath tap into any of the chaotic juvenilia that’s made Wheatley’s gonzo genre romps stand out—and its star is visibly tiring of his own career pivot. Go to Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter Sep 17
Handling it all with a detached, shrugging sense of doom, Odenkirk proves the right man for the job at hand in both of the film’s two tonally separate halves, and he’s supported by a colorful cast. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 15
There are a lot of booms and bangs in 'Normal,’ but it’s all woefully underlit and much of it is poorly edited too. Go to Full Review Aaron Peterson The Hollywood Outsider 42m
6/10
Even with its uneven landing, there is a lot here to appreciate. Odenkirk remains a compelling physical presence, the action delivers more punch than expected, and the premise carries enough intrigue to keep you invested for the majority of the ride. Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire 12h
7/10
While it would have been stronger had there been more excitement in the first half, the back half more than makes up for it with some incredibly propulsive, fun action that will have you laughing and on the edge of your seat. Go to Full Review Hoai-Tran Bui Inverse 1d
Just above-average, thanks to Odenkirk’s action hero bonafides and Wheatley’s punchy and propulsive direction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis For Sheriff Ulysses (Bob 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.
Director
Ben Wheatley
Producer
Marc Provissiero, Derek Kolstad, Bob Odenkirk
Screenwriter
Derek Kolstad, Bob Odenkirk
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
OPE Partners, QWGmire, Aperture Bonus Productions, Tradecraft Productions, Le Foole Inc.
Rating
R (Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1