The Expendables is a 2010 American action film directed by Sylvester Stallone. It features an ensemble cast of action stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, and Mickey Rourke. The story follows a group of mercenaries led by Barney Ross who are hired to overthrow a dictator in a South American country. As they delve deeper into the mission, they uncover the complexities of the situation and are faced with moral dilemmas.