Wheelman (2017), directed by Jeremy Rush, is a gritty, fast-paced crime thriller centered on a getaway driver caught in a dangerous web of betrayal. Frank Grillo stars as the unnamed Wheelman, a stoic, skilled driver recently released from prison, trying to protect his daughter and stay alive while working one last job.
When a bank robbery goes wrong, Wheelman realizes he’s been set up. A mysterious phone call from an unknown source instructs him to ditch his crew and deliver the stolen money elsewhere—or face deadly consequences. As the night unfolds, he races through the city’s dark streets, trying to unravel who betrayed him while evading gangsters, corrupt cops, and hitmen.
Told mostly from inside the car with tense, real-time pacing, Wheelman offers a stripped-down, claustrophobic experience that keeps the audience glued to every twist. Grillo delivers a raw and grounded performance, anchoring the film with emotional depth and intensity.
Praised for its minimalistic storytelling, realistic action, and suspenseful execution, Wheelman stands out as a stylish neo-noir thriller.
