“A Working Man” is a 2025 action thriller directed by David Ayer and co-written with Sylvester Stallone. Based on Chuck Dixon’s novel “Levon’s Trade,” the film stars Jason Statham as Levon Cade, a former black ops operative turned construction worker. When his boss’s daughter, Jenny, is kidnapped, Cade is drawn back into a world of violence to rescue her, uncovering a deeper criminal conspiracy along the way.(Wikipedia, The Washington Post, Movie Insider)
🎬 Plot Overview
Levon Cade (Jason Statham) has left his violent past behind, working in construction and focusing on his daughter, Merry. However, when Jenny Garcia, the daughter of his employer Joe Garcia (Michael Peña), is abducted, Cade’s sense of duty compels him to act. His mission leads him into a dangerous underworld of human trafficking and corruption, forcing him to confront his past and the skills he hoped never to use again.(Movie Insider, Wikipedia)
👥 Cast
- Jason Statham as Levon Cade
- Michael Peña as Joe Garcia
- David Harbour as Gunny Lefferty
- Arianna Rivas as Jenny Garcia
- Jason Flemyng as Wolo Kolisnyk
- Noemi Gonzalez as Carla Garcia
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Viper
- Eve Mauro as Artemis
- Maximilian Osinski as Dimi Kolisnyk(Wikipedia)
📅 Release and Availability
- Theatrical Release: March 28, 2025
- Digital/VOD Release: April 15, 2025
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Rating: R (for strong violence, language throughout, and drug content)(Screen Rant, Wikipedia, Movie Insider)
The film is available for rent or purchase on platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. (Screen Rant)
📝 Critical Reception
“A Working Man” received mixed reviews from critics and audiences:
- Positive Notes: Some praised the film’s action sequences and Statham’s performance, noting it as a solid entry in the action genre. (Rotten Tomatoes)
- Criticisms: Others found the plot derivative, drawing unfavorable comparisons to films like “Taken,” and criticized its pacing and lack of originality. (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎥 Final Thoughts
“A Working Man” offers a familiar yet entertaining experience for fans of Jason Statham and action thrillers. While it may not break new ground, its blend of intense action and a straightforward rescue mission provides a satisfying watch for genre enthusiasts.(Collider)