Cillian Murphy’s ‘John Wick’ Rival Officially Finds a New Streaming Home
Cillian Murphy’s 2019 action thriller *Anna* will be available to stream free on Plex from 1 November 2026. The move gives viewers another chance to see the film, which follows a government assassin and has been described as an option for fans of the *John Wick* franchise.
The film was written and directed by Luc Besson and stars Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren and Luke Evans. Although critics gave it a poor reception, audiences responded more positively. The article also notes Murphy’s recent success with *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, which drew 25.3 million views in its first three days on Netflix.
In short
- *Anna* arrives on free streamer Plex on 1 November.
- The action thriller stars Cillian Murphy, Sasha Luss and Helen Mirren.
- Critics panned it, while audiences were more positive.
Explained simply
Anna is a 2019 action thriller written and directed by Luc Besson. It follows a government assassin, played by Sasha Luss, and also stars Helen Mirren and Luke Evans.
The film has been compared with the John Wick films, which centre on a skilled assassin and are known for their action scenes. Critics received Anna poorly, while audiences responded more positively.
Cillian Murphy is associated with the story because the film is being presented as a possible choice for fans of his work. His recent Peaky Blinders film attracted a large audience on Netflix, adding to interest in his screen roles.