SimilarScreen
Wanted

Wanted

Choose your destiny.

20086.51h 50m

Overview

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
Written by Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Chris Morgan
Produced by Jim Lemley, Jason Netter, Iain Smith
Box OfficeBudget: $75.0MRevenue: $342.5M

Top Cast

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Wesley Gibson

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Fox

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Sloan

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Pekwarsky

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Cross

Common

Common

The Gunsmith

Kristen Hager

Kristen Hager

Cathy

Marc Warren

Marc Warren

The Repairman

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Mr. X

Dato Bakhtadze

Dato Bakhtadze

The Butcher

Themes & Keywords

mission of murdersecret basesecret organizationinstincttrain crashrevengebetrayalfatebased on graphic novelhealing processhidden powerslegacysecret codetrainsurfingweapons trainingoffice workerphysical trainingintenseassassinsextraordinary powersvibrantmurder of father

About Wanted

Wanted is a action, thriller, crime film released in 2008 exploring themes of mission of murder, secret base, secret organization, instinct, train crash, revenge. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, it stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman. Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

Movies Similar to Wanted

Discover titles like Wanted — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Wanted

If you enjoyed Wanted, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Wanted.

John Wick: Chapter 2
25% Match

John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.

Fast X
24% Match

Fast X(2023)

Movie7.0/10

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

Run All Night
24% Match

Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.

Extraction 2
24% Match

Back from the brink of death, highly skilled commando Tyler Rake takes on another dangerous mission: saving the imprisoned family of a ruthless gangster.

War
23% Match

War(2007)

Movie6.4/10

FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

16 Blocks
23% Match

16 Blocks(2006)

Movie6.4/10

An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.

The Mechanic
23% Match

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

Desperado
22% Match

Desperado(1995)

Movie6.9/10

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.

Mechanic: Resurrection
22% Match

Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.