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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 Mar 17
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 Matt Donato Daily Dead 1d
4/5
It's a little Fargo, a dash of The Last Stand, and plenty of Hot Fuzz with a Midwestern accent. Go to Full Review Molly Henery The Blogging Banshee 2d
8/10
Normal is a slice of small town mayhem that will have audiences laughing and cheering through every action-packed moment. Go to Full Review Aaron Peterson The Hollywood Outsider 2d
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 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