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In the Grey

In the Grey is a 2026 action thriller written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The 97-minute film stars Henry Cavill as Sid, Jake Gyllenhaal as Bronco and Eiza González as Rachel Wild. The team attempts to recover a one-bill...

2026 97 min R
Critic7.8
Action Thriller Crime
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Overview

A ruthless debt-recovery lawyer sends two elite fixers to reclaim a billion-dollar fortune from a criminal billionaire, triggering a violent war of sabotage, deception and survival.
Story 7.3
Acting 8.3
Direction 8.2
Cinematography 8.4
Music 8.0
Pacing 8.3
Originality 7.0
Emotional Impact 7.2
Overall 7.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.8 /10

Why it is trending now

In the Grey is currently No. 8 on the U.S. Apple TV movie purchase and rental chart, creating active searches around digital availability and where to watch.

Guy Ritchie assembles his team

Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González lead a familiar Ritchie-style operation built around fast planning, criminals and morally flexible professionals.

The billion-dollar job

The debt-recovery premise gives the movie a slightly different structure, with legal pressure, sabotage and covert action all used against Salazar's empire.

A fast 97-minute action film

The compact runtime supports the film's quick editing and increasingly explosive final act.

Pros

  • Confirmed 97-minute runtime
  • Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal lead the action team
  • Fast Guy Ritchie pacing and editing
  • Strong cast including Eiza González and Rosamund Pike
  • Fresh Apple TV chart momentum

Cons

  • Weak theatrical box-office performance
  • The story uses several familiar Guy Ritchie crime-film ideas
  • Some viewers may find the plot overly complicated
Verdict A slick Guy Ritchie action caper whose fresh Apple TV chart momentum makes it a useful current search title despite its weak theatrical box office.

AI Review

In the Grey is a 2026 action thriller written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The 97-minute film stars Henry Cavill as Sid, Jake Gyllenhaal as Bronco and Eiza González as Rachel Wild. The team attempts to recover a one-billion-dollar debt from criminal billionaire Manny Salazar. The film has recorded approximately $23.7 million worldwide and is currently among the top U.S. Apple TV movie purchases and rentals.

A slick Guy Ritchie action caper whose fresh Apple TV chart momentum makes it a useful current search title despite its weak theatrical box office.

Recommended for Guy Ritchie action fans and viewers searching for a fast Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal crime thriller currently popular on digital platforms.

Timeline

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Status
Development

Guy Ritchie announced the untitled action project in May 2023 with Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González attached.

Distribution

Lionsgate initially acquired U.S. rights before later releasing them, allowing Black Bear Pictures to distribute the film directly.

Principal Photography

Filming began in Tenerife in September 2023 and ended in late October 2023.

Tenerife Locations

Production used the Real Casino de Tenerife, the fishing dock at San Andrés, Las Teresitas beach and nearby village streets.

Release Delays

The film moved from a January 2025 release and later an April 2026 date before settling on May 15, 2026.

Theatrical Release

Black Bear Pictures released In the Grey in the United States on May 15, 2026.

Digital Availability

The film became available through VOD platforms by early June 2026 and is currently promoted through the official Watch At Home page.

Current Chart Momentum

The movie ranked eighth among U.S. Apple TV movie purchases and rentals on July 14, 2026.

Production

Development

Guy Ritchie announced the untitled action project in May 2023 with Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González attached.

Distribution

Lionsgate initially acquired U.S. rights before later releasing them, allowing Black Bear Pictures to distribute the film directly.

Principal Photography

Filming began in Tenerife in September 2023 and ended in late October 2023.

Tenerife Locations

Production used the Real Casino de Tenerife, the fishing dock at San Andrés, Las Teresitas beach and nearby village streets.

Release Delays

The film moved from a January 2025 release and later an April 2026 date before settling on May 15, 2026.

Theatrical Release

Black Bear Pictures released In the Grey in the United States on May 15, 2026.

Digital Availability

The film became available through VOD platforms by early June 2026 and is currently promoted through the official Watch At Home page.

Current Chart Momentum

The movie ranked eighth among U.S. Apple TV movie purchases and rentals on July 14, 2026.

Streaming

Apple TV Apple TV Prime Video Prime Video

Cast

Henry Cavill Sid
Eiza González Rachel Wild
Jake Gyllenhaal Bronco Beauregard
Kristofer Hivju Axel Oloffson
Emmett J. Scanlan Mick Dunne
Jason Wong Gucci
Fisher Stevens Mr. Horowitz
Rosamund Pike Bobby Sheen
Carlos Bardem Manny Salazar
Kojo Attah Andre Baker
Christian Ochoa Lavernia Jonathan Morena

Characters

Sid Henry Cavill
Rachel Wild Eiza González
Bronco Beauregard Jake Gyllenhaal
Axel Oloffson Kristofer Hivju
Mick Dunne Emmett J. Scanlan
Gucci Jason Wong
Mr. Horowitz Fisher Stevens
Bobby Sheen Rosamund Pike
Manny Salazar Carlos Bardem
Andre Baker Kojo Attah
Jonathan Morena Christian Ochoa Lavernia

Crew

Guy Ritchie Director
Guy Ritchie Writer
Guy Ritchie Producer
John Friedberg Producer
Dave Caplan Producer
Ivan Atkinson Producer
Ed Wild Cinematographer
Martin Walsh Editor
Christopher Benstead Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Original Motion Picture Score — Christopher Benstead

Trivia

  • In the Grey has a listed runtime of 97 minutes.
  • Guy Ritchie wrote, produced and directed the movie.
  • Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González had all previously worked with Guy Ritchie.
  • Filming began in Tenerife in September 2023 and concluded in late October 2023.
  • Production filmed at the Real Casino de Tenerife, San Andrés and Las Teresitas beach areas.
  • The film was originally scheduled for January 2025 before multiple release-date changes.
  • Black Bear Pictures ultimately handled the U.S. release after Lionsgate gave up the distribution rights.
  • The movie opened to approximately $2.9 million domestically.
  • The film recorded approximately $23.7 million worldwide.
  • In the Grey ranked eighth on the U.S. Apple TV movie purchase and rental chart on July 14, 2026.

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In the Grey is a 2026 action thriller written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The 97-minute film stars Henry Cavill as Sid, Jake Gyllenhaal as Bronco and Eiza González as Rachel Wild. The team attempts to recover a one-billion-dollar debt from criminal billionaire Manny Salazar. The film has recorded approximately $23.7 million worldwide and is currently among the top U.S. Apple TV movie purchases and rentals. Similar picks: Shared Cast, Highly Rated Action

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