Mickey 17

In a world where jobs are becoming increasingly demanding, the story of Mickey Barnes stands out for taking the concept of “work commitment” to a whole new—and deadly—level. In this surprising narrative, Mickey 17, an ordinary and unremarkable man, becomes an unlikely hero when he accepts a highly unusual job offer: working for a company that demands the unthinkable… dying as part of his duties.

Mickey is not your typical strong, brave, and determined protagonist. In fact, his charm lies precisely in his vulnerability, his clumsiness, and his resistance to becoming the hero the story seems to ask of him. But it is that very humanity that makes him the perfect center of a plot filled with dark humor, action, and unexpectedly emotional moments.

His new occupation places him in a reality where personal sacrifice is taken literally. The company that hires him isn't satisfied with long office hours or working on weekends—here, loyalty is measured with one's life. However, what might initially seem like an absurd premise quickly transforms into a subtle (and at times brutal) critique of the modern corporate world, and how employees are often pushed to give up everything—time, health, relationships—in the name of productivity and success.

As Mickey 17 delves deeper into this strange work environment, he discovers that, paradoxically, facing death forces him to reevaluate his life. What begins as madness slowly becomes an opportunity for redemption, personal growth, and connection with other equally displaced characters.

Director: Ben Howard, Bong Joon Ho, Jo Beckett, Matthew Sharp

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Cast: Adam Colborne, Afolabi Alli, Anamaria Vartolomei, Angus Imrie, Anna Mouglalis, Bronwyn James, Cameron Britton, Christian Patterson, Daniel Henshall, Edward Davis, Ellen Robertson, Haydn Gwynne