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Directed by:
Stefano Sollima
Starring:
Michael B. Jordan as John Kelly / John Clark,
Jodie Turner-Smith as Karen Greer, Jamie Bell as Robert Ritter, Guy Pearce as
Secretary Clay, Lauren London as Pam Kelly, Brett Gelman as Viktor Rykov, Jacob
Scipio as Hatchet, Todd Lasance as Dallas, Jack Kesy as Thunder, Cam Gigandet
as Keith Webb, Colman Domingo as Pastor West
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 109 minutes
Release Date: April 30, 2021 (Amazon Prime Video)
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 45% (Critics), 39% (Audience)
Budget: Estimated $50 million
Box Office: N/A (Streaming Release)
Awards: None
Without Remorse (2021) – Complete Movie Story
Introduction: The Dangerous Mission in Syria
The movie begins with John Kelly (Michael B.
Jordan), a highly skilled Navy SEAL, leading an operation in Syria to rescue a
CIA operative from a group of Russian soldiers. The mission seems routine, but
Kelly and his team soon realize they were sent under false pretenses. The enemy
they engaged was not Syrian insurgents, but Russian military personnel, setting
off a dangerous chain of events.
A Brutal Attack at Home
Months after the mission, Kelly has returned
to the U.S. and is trying to transition to civilian life with his pregnant
wife, Pam (Lauren London). However, the consequences of the Syria operation
follow him home.
One night, a group of Russian assassins targets
members of Kelly’s team, killing them one by one. They break into Kelly’s house
and murder his wife in cold blood while he is sleeping. Kelly fights back,
managing to kill several of the attackers, but is gravely wounded in the
process.
Seeking Justice and Being Betrayed
Kelly survives the attack and is determined
to find out who ordered the hit on him and his team. The CIA, led by Robert
Ritter (Jamie Bell) and Secretary Clay (Guy Pearce), dismisses the case,
stating that there isn’t enough evidence to link the attacks to Russia.
Unwilling to wait for bureaucratic action,
Kelly takes matters into his own hands. He tracks down one of the Russian
operatives involved in his wife’s murder, extracting crucial information before
eliminating him. However, this act of vigilante justice lands Kelly in prison.
A Second Chance: A Secret Mission to Russia
While in prison, Kelly is visited by Karen
Greer (Jodie Turner-Smith), a high-ranking officer and an ally from his SEAL
days. Greer convinces the U.S. government that Kelly is their best chance to
uncover the truth about the Russian conspiracy.
With his prison sentence erased, Kelly is
recruited for an off-the-books mission to Russia, alongside Greer, Ritter, and
a small team. Their goal: find Viktor Rykov (Brett Gelman), the Russian
operative believed to be behind the attacks.
The Setup: A Trap in Moscow
The team infiltrates Russia and tracks Rykov
to an abandoned building in Moscow. However, the moment they capture him, the
Russian police ambush them. Realizing they’ve been set up, Kelly and his team
fight their way out, barely escaping with their lives.
Before dying, Rykov reveals something
shocking: The attacks on Kelly and his team were not ordered by Russia. The
real mastermind is someone within the U.S. government.
The Final Revelation: America’s Hidden Agenda
Back in the U.S., Kelly pieces together the
truth. The real villain is Secretary Clay (Guy Pearce).
Clay orchestrated the attacks to create a
false conflict between the U.S. and Russia, intending to trigger a new war that
would serve America’s political and economic interests. He used Kelly and his
team as pawns in a much larger geopolitical game.
John Kelly’s Revenge
Kelly refuses to let Clay get away with it.
In a high-stakes confrontation, he kidnaps Clay and forces a confession out of
him while driving his car into a river. Clay drowns, while Kelly fakes his own
death to disappear from the system.
A New Identity: The Birth of John Clark
With his revenge complete, Kelly adopts a new
identity: John Clark.
In the final scene, he meets with Robert
Ritter, revealing his plan to form a special team of elite soldiers to prevent
future threats. He proposes calling it "Rainbow," hinting at the
origins of the Rainbow Six program—a direct setup for a potential sequel.
Famous Dialogues from Without Remorse (2021)
"They took everything from me. I’m going
to make it right." – John Kelly
"No remorse. No hesitation. Just a
mission." – Karen Greer
"We were never supposed to survive that
mission." – John Kelly
"You set me up, Clay. And now, you’re
going to pay the price." – John Kelly
Frequently Asked Questions (F&Q)
What is the movie Without Remorse about?
Without Remorse (2021) follows John Kelly, a
Navy SEAL, as he seeks revenge for his wife’s murder, only to uncover a larger
political conspiracy involving the U.S. government.
Who is the real villain in Without Remorse?
The main antagonist is Secretary Clay (Guy
Pearce), who orchestrates the attacks to ignite a war between the U.S. and
Russia.
Is Without Remorse connected to Rainbow Six?
Yes, the movie is based on Tom Clancy’s novel
and serves as an origin story for John Clark, the leader of Rainbow Six.
Does Without Remorse have a sequel?
A sequel, titled Rainbow Six, is in development with Michael B. Jordan reprising his role as John Clark.
