Wheelman (film)

Wheelman is a 2017 American action thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Rush. The film stars Frank Grillo as the unnamed "Wheelman," a getaway driver who finds himself double-crossed after a bank robbery.

The film focuses almost entirely on the Wheelman inside his car, utilizing close-quarters cinematography and sound design to immerse the viewer in his perspective. He must navigate dangerous circumstances, deal with conflicting demands from his unknown contacts, and protect his family while trying to figure out who betrayed him and why. The narrative unfolds in real-time, adding to the intensity and suspense of the situation.

Wheelman was released on Netflix on October 20, 2017. Its production companies were End Game Entertainment and Di Bonaventura Pictures, and it received generally mixed reviews, with critics praising Grillo's performance and the film's intensity but criticizing the script and predictability of the plot.