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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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Normal thrives on Bob Odenkirk's gruff yet playful presence and director Ben Wheatley's over-the-top carnage, delivering simple, ridiculous, and consistently entertaining thrills despite its familiar premise.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

14h

4/5

While the pacing is a bit uneven, the movie explodes in the final third, and Odenkirk is just the right everyman to ground the inane violence in an appealing sincerity.

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Simon Crook

Time Out

3d

4/5

Admittedly, the dialogue could be sharper -- a few too many zingers zonk out -- but Normal goes about its carnage with such sincerity, it’s impossible to resist.

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

4d

Normal may not be groundbreaking, but it does come equipped with a wicked spirit and some great B-movie energy.

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

19h

8.5/10

There are twists and turns that you don't see coming. Sometimes in action comedies it can feel derivative, but this one does not because it keeps you guessing on where the plot is gonna go. The action is top-notch.

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Abbie Bernstein

Assignment X

1d

B

Fans of the genre, Odenkirk, unlikely weapons, and/or Nobody may have a few reservations, but should basically have a good time with Normal.

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Chris Sawin

Giant Freakin Robot

2d

3.5/5

Normal is a flawed action film, but it uses its basic concept effectively. This is a bite-sized action film that delivers unabbreviated destruction.

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Ivan

4h

Very excellent movie from Bob Odenkirk!

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Carolyn

8h

Interesting mix of comedy and action, but would wait until its streaming.

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jaimi

8h

Wild ride with a ton of unexpected moments and lots of laughs

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Jose

12h

Good plot twist .. siding see it coming.. funny and entertaining

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K. NIKEL

12h

Great movie . Action comedy with drama.. the best.

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Terry

14h

I am a big fan of Odenkirk‘s work and breaking bad better call Saul and nobody. I was not disappointed with this film. I had a real good time with this film.

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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.

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, Comedy, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1