Director: B.J. Novak
Cast: B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook, J. Smith-Cameron, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher
Vengeance is a 2026 American action-thriller directed by B.J. Novak, following a grieving father's relentless pursuit of justice after his daughter's family is brutally murdered in Hong Kong. Starring Novak alongside Boyd Holbrook and Ashton Kutcher, the film blends crime drama with raw emotional intensity across 108 minutes.
What is Vengeance about?
When a celebrated French chef living abroad learns that his daughter, her husband, and their two young children have been killed in a savage attack in Hong Kong, his world shatters in an instant. Consumed by grief and a burning need for answers, he refuses to accept that justice will be delivered through official channels. He makes contact with three seasoned hitmen connected to the local criminal underworld, men who know the city's hidden networks and its most dangerous figures. Together they begin tracking the killers through Hong Kong's layered streets and shadowy backrooms. As the search deepens, the chef confronts how little he truly knew about his daughter's life abroad and what brought violence to her door.
Cast & crew
B.J. Novak, best known for his writing and acting work on The Office, steps into a more dramatic register here as both director and lead performer. Boyd Holbrook brings a coiled menace to his supporting role, while Issa Rae and Ashton Kutcher round out a cast that keeps the film's tension grounded in recognizable faces.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking diaspora viewers, Vengeance lands as a story about family, loss, and what parents are willing to risk for their children — themes that resonate across cultures and generations. The Hong Kong setting gives the film a cosmopolitan texture, depicting a world of expatriates and international crime that many diaspora viewers find familiar in its emotional geography. The film is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, meaning you can watch the entire story in your preferred language without missing a word. Action-crime films with revenge premises have long been popular among Iranian audiences, and this 2026 American production delivers exactly the kind of high-stakes thriller that travels well beyond its country of origin.
Where & how to watch
Vengeance is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, so the entire film plays in Farsi without subtitles needed. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime.