--- title: "Mutiny" year: 2026 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/mutiny" fi1m_id: "mutiny" imdb_id: "tt32338669" tmdb_id: 1288445 wikidata_id: "Q125878994" fi1m_score: 66 critics_score: 58 critics_reviews: 13 published: "2026-09-14" updated: "2026-09-18T08:38:23.392940+00:00" region: "SA" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Mutiny (2026) Directed by Jean-François Richet · 1h 35m · Action, Thriller ## Identity Mutiny - **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/mutiny - **Type:** Film - **Fi1m ID:** mutiny - **IMDb ID:** tt32338669 - **TMDB ID:** 1288445 - **Wikidata ID:** Q125878994 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32338669/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1288445, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125878994 **Fi1m score: 66** · Critics 58 from 13 reviews *In a sentence:* Jason Statham is ready to start hitting people long before the script lets him > Jason Statham makes the cramped fights in *Mutiny* worth the wait, but Jean-François Richet takes too long getting him to work. A serviceable action thriller, with little to sustain it between blows. ## Synopsis Jason Statham plays Cole Reed in a revenge thriller that moves from corporate espionage and betrayal to confrontations aboard a cargo ship. The confined setting leaves little room between the people caught in the conflict as the story turns towards close-quarters combat. Annabelle Wallis plays Angie Ellis, Roland Møller is Captain Marko Madsen, and Adrian Lester appears as Captain Adam Spencer. Ramon Tikaram, Arnas Fedaravičius and Jason Wong also feature in the cast. Jean-François Richet directs from a screenplay by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis’s. ## Review *Mutiny* is a decent Jason Statham vehicle that spends too long explaining why it is a Jason Statham vehicle. Jean-François Richet has a cargo ship, a reliable action lead and 95 minutes in which to put them to use. Once the fighting takes over, the film is brisk, rough and easy to follow. Getting there requires more patience with corporate espionage and betrayal than the eventual simplicity of the action can justify. Statham plays Cole Reed with the blunt assurance this sort of film needs, and Richet is sensible enough to make his physical performance the main attraction. The pleasure is in watching someone who can make a confined fight feel forceful without making it hard to read. We winced at the bloody close-quarters violence, then felt slightly sheepish about how much we were enjoying it. The staging gives those impacts weight, while the absurdity keeps the punishment from becoming an ordeal. Brendan Galvin’s cinematography helps keep the fighting intelligible in a setting that could easily become a succession of anonymous scuffles. Russell De Rozario’s production design gives the cargo ship the cramped, unwelcoming character the action requires, although the setting is more interesting than most of the people occupying it. Richet makes useful work of restricted space rather than continually trying to disguise it. The fights feel tailored to the location, which is enough to give familiar material some life. Editors Joe Rosenbloom and David Rosenbloom are more successful at keeping individual fights economical than at making the whole film feel equally lean. The opening spends too much time establishing business intrigue whose details offer little pleasure in themselves. Marcus Trumpp’s music gives the action a welcome push, helping maintain momentum when the story has little left to contribute. At 95 minutes, this should feel spare throughout; instead, the uneven pace makes the early passages feel longer than they need to. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis’s screenplay is least convincing when it needs to give anyone besides Reed a reason to hold our attention. Annabelle Wallis, as Angie Ellis, and Roland Møller, as Captain Marko Madsen, have too little help from the writing. The supporting characters function well enough as participants in a thriller, but they offer few reasons to care which way a conversation goes. That is a significant weakness in a story that keeps asking us to wait for its next physical confrontation. A confined-space action thriller need not be original at every turn; a familiar situation can still produce suspense if the people and the place are sufficiently engaging. *Mutiny* gets enough from its ship and its star to remain watchable despite the weak writing. Richet also resists the temptation to turn a straightforward revenge story into something grander. Choose it for Statham and the compact brawls. Expect the conversations to require more patience. *Fi1m score 66, published 14 September 2026.* ## What the critics say The consensus on Mutiny is mixed, with praise clustering around Jason Statham’s familiar authority and the compact, brutal action aboard the cargo ship. The more favourable reviews find an efficient, unpretentious thriller whose confined setting gives the fights useful pressure and clarity. Even several qualified notices credit the film with delivering the expected pleasures without unnecessary fuss. Originality is rarely part of the case for it; the appeal rests on how capably it handles a familiar formula. The spread is wide, particularly on whether the violence is playful or merely punishing. Variety praises Richet’s flair for staging it, while Empire finds the fights grim and joyless, with little to sustain interest between them. Reservations elsewhere centre on thin characters, predictable plotting and a setup that delays the livelier material. Screen Daily also objects to the cynical handling of the human-trafficking subplot, a sharper complaint than the broader dissatisfaction with routine storytelling. ## Straight answers **Is Mutiny worth watching?** *Mutiny* is worth watching if you want Jason Statham in cramped, forceful fights and can wait through a slow opening, and we scored it 66. The corporate espionage that fills the first stretch offers little pleasure, and the supporting characters are thinly written, but once the fighting moves aboard the cargo ship it is brisk and easy to follow. **How long is Mutiny, and what is it rated?** *Mutiny* runs 1h 35m. It is an action and thriller film. **Where can I watch Mutiny in Saudi Arabia?** *Mutiny* is not on any streaming or rental service in Saudi Arabia at the moment. It is available in 10 other countries; change your country at the top of the page to see where. Availability is checked daily. **How violent or frightening is Mutiny, and is it suitable for children?** *Mutiny* is a 15-certificate revenge thriller with bloody close-quarters violence, so it is not suitable for children. The fights are staged to give every impact weight, and we winced more than once, though the absurdity of the set-up keeps it from feeling like an ordeal. Squeamish viewers should look elsewhere; teenagers of 15 and over who enjoy Statham will manage. **How does Mutiny compare to The Raid?** *Mutiny* and [*The Raid*](https://film.one/film/the-raid) are both confined-space action films built on hand-to-hand fighting, but *The Raid* is the better of the two by some distance. Gareth Evans keeps the danger escalating with extraordinary speed and clarity, while Jean-François Richet spends too long on business intrigue before Statham gets to work. Choose *Mutiny* for Statham, *The Raid* for the fighting itself. **What should I watch after Mutiny?** After *Mutiny*, try [*Under Siege*](https://film.one/film/under-siege) (1992, Fi1m 77): Another shipboard siege, with a stronger appetite for ridiculous villainy. Then [*The Raid*](https://film.one/film/the-raid) (2011, Fi1m 83): Close-quarters fighting staged with clarity, escalating danger and punishing physical effort; and [*The Man from Nowhere*](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-nowhere) (2010, Fi1m 72): A reserved action lead, bruising confrontations and more reason to care. ### Reviews we read (15) - **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (80/100, inferred): The critic praises the efficient, brutal action sequences and Statham's performance in a Die Hard on a boat thriller, noting Richet's flair for staging violence. [Read](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/mutiny-review-jason-statham-1236837057/) - **Vulture** (75/100, inferred): The film is an efficient B-movie actioner with the spirit of its kind, just good enough and absurd enough to make the runtime melt away pleasantly, directed with refreshing ease. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/jason-statham-rips-a-guys-face-up-with-a-padlock-in-mutiny.html) - **The Guardian** (65/100, inferred): The critic finds it a sturdy, unpretentious formula-first actioner that delivers exactly what one expects from a Jason Statham vehicle and offers modest popcorn pleasures. They single out the efficient staging of restricted fisticuffs and gory embellishments for praise while noting the plain, workmanlike direction and predictable plot. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/19/mutiny-movie-review) - **Radio Times**, Terry Staunton (3/5): This is a serviceable, perfectly adequate Statham action vehicle that sticks to the star’s bread-and-butter formula of scowling heroics and inventive kills aboard a cargo ship. It won’t win awards but delivers exactly what fans expect in a brisk 95 minutes without outstaying its welcome. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/mutiny-jason-statham-review/) - **The AV Club**, Jacob Oller (C): It is a knowingly cheesy Statham vehicle set on a boat, tolerably dumb pulp with some good-bad schlock that is more tolerable than similar plug-and-play thrillers. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/mutiny-review) - **Slant Magazine**, Derek Smith (2/4): It is a Die Hard rip-off that is effective in its tight-quarters cat-and-mouse action and cheeky absurdity but hits its madcap groove too late after a familiar and pedestrian setup. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/mutiny-review-jason-statham/) - **Empire**, Jamie Graham (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the action-thriller a grim, joyless affair with Statham handling brutal fights without quips or fun, and the plot and characters failing to engage between action sequences. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/mutiny/) - **Los Angeles Times**, Amy Nicholson (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film rote and lazy, criticizing the lack of originality, shallow characters, and wasted potential despite decent fights. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-08-21/mutiny-review-jason-statham-annabelle-wallis-jason-wong-jean-francois-richet) - **Screen Daily**: Jean-Francois Richet’s muscular feature fails to make the most of its action star in this low-octane Die Hard on a boat thriller. Set pieces are compact but the cynical handling of a human-trafficking subplot and lack of witty violence disappoint. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/mutiny-review-jason-statham-finds-himself-all-at-sea-in-uninspired-cargo-ship-thriller/5219429.article) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, Jordan Mintzer: The critic calls it a serviceable but boilerplate maritime action flick, competently if routinely directed, with Statham performing on his usual high-octane level in a story that delivers little beyond expected fan service. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/mutiny-review-jason-statham-1236679651/) - **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (80/100, inferred): The critic calls Mutiny a return to form in Jason Statham's revenge-action genre after mixed prior efforts, praising its self-aware tone and steady stream of creative set pieces aboard the cargo ship. They note it delivers precisely what fans expect without overreaching into serious territory. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a73462110/mutiny-review-jason-statham/) - **Eye for Film**, Andrew Robertson (70/100, inferred): The critic finds it a satisfying, workmanlike action film with good craft in acting and action, though not original or fancy—more like a solid burger than fine dining. Praises the score, sound design, and Statham's performance in the confined ship setting. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/mutiny-2026-film-review-by-andrew-robertson) - **/Film**, Bill Bria (7/10): It's a quintessential Statham movie with relentless, clear action and strong lead performance, but the story and characters are too generic. Praises the economy in action and Statham's brand of vengeance. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/2237940/mutiny-review-jason-statham-movie/) - **Collider**, Shawn Van Horn (5/10): The critic finds it a fun-enough '90s action throwback that shows Statham still has it, but offers nothing new with thin plot and characters. Praises Statham's performance and the claustrophobic setting; complains about weak supporting characters and rushed ending. [Read](https://collider.com/mutiny-movie-review-jason-statham/) - **The Wrap** (40/100, inferred): The critic finds the film underwhelming overall, hampered by a wonky structure that pads the first act with corporate espionage and betrayal before reaching the action. Once on the boat it becomes a simple, effective thriller with satisfactory action and a refreshingly mundane climax. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/mutiny-review-jason-statham/) ## Details - **Director:** Jean-François Richet - **Director:** Jean-François Richet - **Writer:** Lindsay Michel, J.P. Davis - **Cinematography:** Brendan Galvin - **Editor:** David Rosenbloom, Joe Rosenbloom - **Music:** Marcus Trumpp - **Production design:** Russell De Rozario - **Costume design:** Loulou Bontemps - **Producer:** Jason Statham, Marc Butan - **Cast:** Jason Statham as Cole Reed; Annabelle Wallis as Angie Ellis; Roland Møller as Captain Marko Madsen; Ramon Tikaram as Tibu Campallo; Arnas Fedaravičius as Mateo Pineda; Jason Wong as Taran; Adrian Lester as Captain Adam Spencer; Chaneil Kular as Kameron Campallo - **Runtime:** 1h 35m - **First release (Belgium):** 19 August 2026 - **Genres:** Action, Thriller - **Budget:** $40 million - **Box office:** $21 million - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iqvbe98Gb4 ## Where to watch in Saudi Arabia Not streaming, renting or buying in Saudi Arabia at the last check. Also available in: AT, AU, CA, CH, DK, FI, FR, NO, NZ, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## If you liked this - *Under Siege* (1992), Fi1m 77: Another shipboard siege, with a stronger appetite for ridiculous villainy. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/under-siege.md) - *The Taking of Pelham One Two Three* (1974): A confined thriller whose supporting characters are as memorable as its threats. - *The Raid* (2011), Fi1m 83: Close-quarters fighting staged with clarity, escalating danger and punishing physical effort. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-raid.md) - *Point Blank* (2010): A brisk French chase thriller that wastes little time getting into trouble. - *The Man from Nowhere* (2010), Fi1m 72: A reserved action lead, bruising confrontations and more reason to care. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-nowhere.md) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/film/mutiny