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In the Grey
Black Bear Pictures Black Bear Pictures
C2 Motion Picture Group C2 Motion Picture Group
Red Sea Film Foundation Red Sea Film Foundation
Toff Guy Films Toff Guy Films

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In the Grey

When billions get stolen, meet the pros who steal it back.

2026 97 min ★ 7.6 (878) Released
Action Thriller

A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

Original title
In the Grey
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$27,117,528
Reviews & Ratings 6
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rayofmovies

Aug 22, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 4.0

One of worst movies I have watched this year. Writing was atrocious. Girl boss - tiresome. Action - boring. Acting - flat. First 25 minutes is an intro to... another 30 minute intro... that follow into 30 minutes of boring action without sense, direction or meaning. Movie masters art of tell, don't show, tell some more... then again tell how cool everyone is(undeserved...) and then! show explosion or two. And some heads popping from bullets... so booring. I think biggest sin - it fails to present a fantasy that is worth caring. Motivations of characters and story makes no sense, unbelievable, unrealistic. What a waste of time and tallent... 4/10

Vinicius Monteiro

Vinicius Monteiro

Aug 13, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 5.0

Watching a director recycle their own tricks can be pretty frustrating, and that's exactly what happens in *In the Grey*. Guy Ritchie seems stuck on autopilot, delivering a movie that feels like leftover scraps from his recent projects like *Operation Fortune* and *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare*. The whole "highly skilled misfit team" dynamic has lost its charm. Instead of feeling fresh, the movie comes off as a safe, predictable assembly-line product that just coasts on the director's past successes. The writing really drags the whole thing down. Instead of actually showing us the action, the script relies way too much on characters over-explaining the plot and throwing around fake-sounding military jargon just to sound smart. It tries so hard to be cool that it just ends up feeling artificial, highlighting the lack of genuine chemistry between the leads. On top of that, the movie has a massive identity crisis. It never fully decides if it wants to be a serious spy thriller or an action-comedy. Throwing poorly timed jokes into the middle of life-or-death shootouts totally kills any suspense they were trying to build. The pacing also takes a huge hit, especially in the second act, getting completely bogged down by endless, boring planning scenes that drain all the urgency out of the story. It’s also a huge waste of a star-studded cast. Seeing Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González together builds up expectations, but they are stuck playing incredibly flat, one-dimensional characters. They have no real emotional arcs, no moral dilemmas, and nothing that makes you actually care about what happens to them. It doesn't help that the villains are basically harmless cardboard cutouts. Because the bad guys are so incompetent and lack any real motivation, there’s zero sense of danger or tension to any of the missions. Even the action, which should be the movie's saving grace, is a mess. The frantic editing and shaky camerawork make it impossible to tell where anyone is or what's going on, and the poorly finished CGI is super distracting when they really should have used practical effects. After dragging its feet for most of the runtime, the movie wraps up with a totally rushed, lazy, and anticlimactic ending that relies on cheap conveniences. While *In the Grey* might still work as a brainless popcorn flick for someone just looking to kill time, it ultimately falls flat under the weight of its own tired formula, bad pacing, and confusing action.

Sierbahnn

Sierbahnn

Jun 7, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

It is like A-teams, but without the smiles The narrative of this movie could just as easily have been an episode of the old A-Team's TV show. However, this is far more cynical, far more clinical, and has far too few smiles. The dry humor is nowhere near the near slapsticks of the A-Team and I think this movie is the worse for it. It's not a bad movie by any stretch, and the two leads are doing a fantastic job of it. The direction is good, the action is tight, but it is a bit too cynical, and doesn't quite become what it ought to be.

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MovieGuys

May 24, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 4.0

Amazed by the positive reviews of this thing. If you enjoy spending the first 20 or so minutes of a movie listening to a bunch of pretentious posers try and fail to act tough, combined with a basic, rather implausible back story, you'll love this. If you love absurd, contrived action that's wholly unbelievable, you'll love this. If you like your action to be gritty, realistic, unpretentious, at least a little intelligent and down to earth, you'll most likely hate it, as I do. In summary, pretentious, over the top, at times downright boring and, frankly, rather stupid. A pass from me.

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Manuel São Bento

May 20, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Find more reviews @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/ Rating: B Walking into a new film by Guy Ritchie (The Covenant), I always find myself anticipation-primed for a specific brand of cinematic adrenaline. There's a palpable comfort in watching a filmmaker who genuinely understands how to maximize screen presence, and here, the effortless banter between Henry Cavill (The Man from U.K.E.L.E.) and Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler) is an absolute blast to witness. Eiza González (Baby Driver) utterly dominates the screen every single second she's on it, grounding the rogue-like charm of the central trio. What truly elevates In the Grey above the sea of modern, CGI-bloated blockbusters is Ritchie's unwavering commitment to authenticity. By using real locations and practical sets, every department — from meticulous production design and sharp costumes to kinetic editing — comes together seamlessly. The set pieces are wonderfully crafted, relying on gorgeous wide shots and excellent framing that map out the choreography with absolute precision, making every intense shootout and explosion feel completely tangible. However, getting to those explosive moments requires wading through an overwhelming ocean of exposition. Ritchie attempts to soften the blow of these heavy planning segments by employing fast-paced visual cues, playful maps, and clever graphics, but it still becomes a massive amount of information to process, forcing you to eventually just stop overthinking and ride the wave. Because In the Grey is so fiercely plot and action-driven, the characters are undeniably thin, all sharing the exact same factory-setting level of coolness. The narrative itself follows a formulaic blueprint with relatively low stakes and an admittedly abrupt conclusion, punctuated by the meaningless deaths of secondary characters who exist merely as fodder. Yet, I strongly reject the notion that this predictability equates to mediocrity. There's immense artistic value in a well-acted, beautifully shot, and deeply engaging piece of entertainment that knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers it with such infectious passion. Cinema doesn't always need to reinvent the wheel to be profoundly enjoyable, and watching a master craftsman play the hits with this much style reminds us of the pure, unadulterated joy of the theatrical experience.

James Berry

James Berry

May 19, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Check out: https://aisleseatreviews.com/ for more full reviews. I am a Guy Ritchie apologist, and I am absolutely not ashamed to admit it. In the Grey takes his signature formula and executes it to a tee. The first 60% is essentially a high-stakes, lethal Home Alone preparation montage on a private island—meticulous tactical groundwork that sets up a massive domino effect for the back half. The ensemble is elite, but it’s the electric back-and-forth chemistry between Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill that steals the show, showing rather than telling us their history. The emotional stakes fall a bit flat once the bullets fly, and Gyllenhaal gets stuck with one self-indulgent monologue that temporarily derails the pacing, but man... once the action starts, it’s a non-stop, majestic coordinated blueprint of fun. (The "beer stop" sequence is worth the price of admission alone). If you hate his style, wait for streaming. But if you love pure kinetic swagger, go see it on the big screen. Verdict: A rock-solid Middle Aisle.

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Cast 18
Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Sid

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Bronco

Eiza González

Eiza González

Rachel

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardem

Manny Salazar

Michael Vu

Michael Vu

Ed Glover

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

William Horowitz

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Bobby Sheen

Mohammed Al Turki

Mohammed Al Turki

Wolfgang Klose

Kojo Attah

Kojo Attah

Andre Baker

Jason Wong

Jason Wong

Gucci Reyes

Emmett J. Scanlan

Emmett J. Scanlan

Mick Dunne

Christian Ochoa Lavernia

Christian Ochoa Lavernia

Jonathan Moreno

Kristofer Hivju

Kristofer Hivju

Axel Olsson

Gonzalo Bouza

Gonzalo Bouza

Javier

Silvia Naval

Silvia Naval

Hotel Manager

Darrell D'Silva

Darrell D'Silva

Braxton

Rana Alamuddin

Rana Alamuddin

Ruba

Mark Mottram

Mark Mottram

John

Crew 16
Cuco Usín

Cuco Usín

Stunt Coordinator

Mark Mottram

Mark Mottram

Stunt Coordinator

Russell Balogh

Russell Balogh

Stunt Double

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Director

Mark Mottram

Mark Mottram

Second Unit Director

Martin Walsh

Martin Walsh

Editor

Andrea Bucko

Andrea Bucko

Co-Executive Producer

Joshua Harris

Joshua Harris

Executive Producer

Mohammed Al Turki

Mohammed Al Turki

Executive Producer

Olga Filipuk

Olga Filipuk

Executive Producer

Teddy Schwarzman

Teddy Schwarzman

Executive Producer

Dave Caplan

Dave Caplan

Producer

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Producer

Ivan Atkinson

Ivan Atkinson

Producer

Simon Hayes

Simon Hayes

Production Sound Mixer

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Writer

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May 15, 2026

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Sep 12, 2026

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