Director: Kyle Rankin
Cast: Austin North, Holt McCallany, Dichen Lachman, La Monde Byrd, Brook Sill
The Roughneck is a 2025 American drama-thriller directed by Kyle Rankin, following an oil field worker whose road trip to his own wedding turns catastrophic after a brutal assault, forcing him into a dangerous alliance with his ex-convict father to confront violence and buried family secrets in their rural community.
What is The Roughneck about?
Jack, a hardworking oil rig laborer, sets out on a road trip with his loyal dog to reach his wedding ceremony. A violent ambush at a roadside rest stop derails everything — leaving him battered, angry, and desperate for justice. Turning to the one person he has kept at arm's length, his father fresh out of prison, Jack forms an uneasy partnership to track down the men responsible. As the two navigate treacherous rural terrain and long-standing grudges, layers of corruption and dark history within their small community begin to surface, forcing Jack to question what he thought he knew about the people around him.
Cast & crew
Director Kyle Rankin brings a tight, economical approach to the film's rural noir atmosphere. Austin North leads as Jack, grounding the character's rage and grief with quiet conviction. Holt McCallany, known for his commanding screen presence, portrays the ex-convict father, while Dichen Lachman, La Monde Byrd, Brook Sill, Chase Ramsey, and David Cade round out a cast that gives the surrounding community a gritty, lived-in authenticity.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The Roughneck offers a universally resonant story: a man caught between the life he is building and the family he is running from. Revenge thrillers with a father-son redemption arc have always found an audience among Iranian viewers who appreciate grounded, character-driven American crime stories — the kind that feel close to lived experience rather than polished Hollywood fantasy. The film is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles, making it accessible whether you prefer to follow along in your native language or catch every line of English dialogue.
Where & how to watch
The Roughneck is available now on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on your browser, smart TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start and cancel anytime.