Jim (played by Liam Neeson) is a protagonist in The Marksman.
Former US Marine Scout Sniper and widower living on the Arizona-Mexico border. He reluctantly agrees to protect Rosa's son Miguel after her death, evading a ruthless cartel and corrupt border patrol officers across multiple states to deliver the boy to his family in Chicago. Miguel (played by Jacob Perez) is a protagonist in The Marksman.
A young Mexican citizen fleeing from the Mexican Mafia and a violent cartel. He is the primary reason Jim Hanson embarks on a dangerous cross-country journey, eventually reaching safety with his family in Chicago. Sarah (played by Katheryn Winnick) appears in The Marksman.
Jim Hanson's step-daughter who works as an agent at the United States Border Patrol, where he initially reports illegal border crossings. Rosa (played by Teresa Ruiz) appears in The Marksman.
A Mexican citizen fleeing the Mexican Mafia with her son Miguel. She is fatally wounded during a cartel shootout and entrusts Jim Hanson with Miguel's safety and their Chicago family address before passing away.
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Characters
Jim
(played by Liam Neeson) — protagonist
Former US Marine Scout Sniper and widower living on the Arizona-Mexico border. He reluctantly agrees to protect Rosa's son Miguel after her death, evading a ruthless cartel and corrupt border patrol o...
Miguel
(played by Jacob Perez) — protagonist
A young Mexican citizen fleeing from the Mexican Mafia and a violent cartel. He is the primary reason Jim Hanson embarks on a dangerous cross-country journey, eventually reaching safety with his famil...
Sarah
(played by Katheryn Winnick) — supporting
Jim Hanson's step-daughter who works as an agent at the United States Border Patrol, where he initially reports illegal border crossings.
Rosa
(played by Teresa Ruiz) — supporting
A Mexican citizen fleeing the Mexican Mafia with her son Miguel. She is fatally wounded during a cartel shootout and entrusts Jim Hanson with Miguel's safety and their Chicago family address before pa...
Key Relationships
Miguel → Rosa
(Family Son)
Jim → Sarah
(Family Step-father)
Jim → Rosa
(Alliance Ally)
Jim → Miguel
(Family Guardian)
Story Analysis
A retired Marine must protect a cartel fugitive boy across state lines while evading corrupt officials and ruthless gangsters.
Plot Progression
The Borderline Pact
The Reluctant Escort
The Cross-Country Hunt
The Final Confrontation
Directed by Robert Lorenz
The Marksman (2021) · 6.8/10 · action, drama, thriller
