The Gray Man

Name: The Gray Man
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2022-07-13
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick

2022 | 128 min | Action, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss and middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Our take: A big-budget spy chase with a strong cast and nonstop action, built for streaming. Loud more than memorable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved In the Line of Fire, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerWeak
$454K worldwide on a $200 million budget; spent 6 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 666K people sought it out in the past year