Distinct voice
Wanted does not feel like a generic action entry — it has a specific point of view.
Wanted (2008) — Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere.
At a Glance
Full titleWanted
DirectorTimur Bekmambetov
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
StudioKickstart Entertainment
GenreAction · Thriller · Crime
Why Wanted stands out
An office worker discovers he belongs to a secret assassin fraternity
Wanted (2008) — Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere.
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.
Wanted combines action and thriller storytelling with the kind of craft that keeps audiences talking long after the credits.
Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere.
Memorable characters
The lead performances give the story emotional weight beyond the spectacle.
Rewatch appeal
Fans return to catch details, foreshadowing, and set pieces that hit differently the second time.
Genre impact
Wanted is frequently recommended alongside the best action and thriller of its era.
Story
An office worker discovers he belongs to a secret assassin fraternity
01
Setup
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.
02
Characters and conflict
Wanted builds around characters facing stakes that escalate with every episode and act.
03
Why it matters
Timur Bekmambetov's direction gives Wanted a distinct identity in action and thriller storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 50m.
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Genres include Action, Thriller, Crime.
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FAQ
How long is Wanted?
Wanted runs 1h 50m.
What is Wanted about?
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.
Who directed Wanted?
Wanted was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Where can I watch Wanted?
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