Normal is an action comedy-drama film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. The 2025 film is set in the fictional town of Normal, Minnesota, and it follows Sheriff Ulysses as he arrives in town and soon discovers a dark secret about the town and its residents while investigating a bank robbery. Normal stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, Reena Jolly, Ryan Allen, and Billy MacLellan. So, if you loved the bloody action, thrilling reveals, and entertaining characters in Normal, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Nobody 2 (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Nobody 2 is an action thriller film directed by Timo Tjahjanto from a screenplay co-written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin. The 2025 sequel film continues the story of Hutch Mansell as he works day and night to make amends for all the destruction he caused. To take a break, he decides to go to a small tourist town of Plummerville with his family, but he soon discovers that the whole town is a cover for a psychopathic crime boss’s illegal business dealings. Nobody 2 stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, and Sharon Stone.
Hot Fuzz (Rent on Prime Video)
Hot Fuzz is a British buddy cop action comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Pegg. The 2007 film follows Nicholas Angel, an elite police officer from London, as he is transferred to the seemingly peaceful countryside. Things change when a series of gruesome deaths prompts Nicholas to believe that there is a violent killer on the loose, but nobody believes him. Hot Fuzz stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Timothy Dalton, and Bill Nighy.
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Rebel Ridge is an action thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The 2024 film follows Terry Richmond, a former Marine, as he enters Shelby Springs, Louisiana, to post bail for his cousin, but when his money is unlawfully seized by a corrupt police officer, he decides to go up against the town’s entire police force. Rebel Ridge stars Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell.
A History of Violence (Rent on Prime Video)
A History of Violence is an action thriller film directed by David Cronenberg from a screenplay by Josh Olson. Based on the 1997 DC graphic novel of the same name by John Wagner and Vince Locke, the 2005 film follows Tom, a seemingly ordinary family man whose quiet life turns violently chaotic after he kills two robbers in self-defense. A History of Violence stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, and Ed Harris.
The Equalizer (MGM+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Equalizer is a vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wenk. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, the 2014 film follows Robert McCall, a former Marine and black ops commando now leading a quiet life, but he is pulled back into the action to save a young person from being trafficked. The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.
Wrath of Man (Prime Video)
Wrath of Man is an action thriller film directed by Guy Ritchie, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. Based on the 2004 French film Cash Truck, the 2021 film is set in Los Angeles, California, and it follows a mysterious man who becomes a cash-truck driver for personal motives and uses his deadly skills to thwart robberies. Wrath of Man stars Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Raul Castillo, and DeObia Oparei.
Free Fire (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Free Fire is a British action comedy film directed by Ben Wheatley, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amy Jump. The 2016 film is set in 1978 in Boston, and it revolves around a black market weapons deal between two gangs, but things go horribly wrong, and the deal turns into a deadly shootout. Free Fire stars Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Jack Reynor, Babou Ceesay, Enzo Cilenti, and Sam Riley.