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Nobody (2021 film)

Nobody is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller and written by Derek Kolstad.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nobody is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller and written by Derek Kolstad. It stars Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, a suburban family man whose violent past resurfaces after his home is robbed, drawing him into conflict with a Russian crime boss.

Premise

The film follows Hutch Mansell, a seemingly unremarkable suburban father whose hidden identity and violent skills emerge after his family is threatened. His actions draw him into a dangerous confrontation with organized crime.

Production

Nobody was directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad, who is also known for writing the John Wick films. Bob Odenkirk and David Leitch were among the producers.

Cast

Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, alongside Connie Nielsen as Becca Mansell, RZA as Harry Mansell, Aleksei Serebryakov as Yulian Kuznetsov, and Christopher Lloyd as David Mansell.

Release and reception

Nobody premiered in U.S. theatres on March 26, 2021. It was marketed as a violent action thriller and received attention for its action sequences and Odenkirk's performance.

Key facts

  • Nobody follows Hutch Mansell, an apparently ordinary family man who is revealed to have a violent past.
  • The film was directed by Ilya Naishuller and written by Derek Kolstad.
  • Bob Odenkirk plays the lead role, with Connie Nielsen, RZA, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Christopher Lloyd in supporting roles.
  • The story centers on Hutch's retaliation after a home invasion and his conflict with a Russian crime lord.
  • The film was released in U.S. theatres on March 26, 2021.
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Canadian context

Nobody was distributed in Canada through the same English-language North American theatrical market and is relevant to Canadian viewers as a Hollywood action thriller with broad release and home-video availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nobody about?
It follows Hutch Mansell, a suburban husband and father who is pushed back into violent conflict after a home invasion exposes his hidden past.
Who directed Nobody?
Nobody was directed by Ilya Naishuller.
Who wrote Nobody?
The screenplay was written by Derek Kolstad.
Who stars in Nobody?
Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, with Connie Nielsen, RZA, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Christopher Lloyd in supporting roles.
When was Nobody released?
It was released in the United States on March 26, 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody_(2021_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, premise, cast, and general film identification.
  2. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/nobody
    Supports: Release timing, runtime, MPAA rating, plot overview, and cast.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nobody-movie-review-2021
    Supports: Film description, release timing, and lead performance context.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7888964/
    Supports: Runtime, genre labels, and plot summary.