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Code 3

Code 3

Comedy · Action · Drama · 2025

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

Movie details

Code 3

“The best medical care minimum wage can provide.”

2025 Comedy · Action · Drama 1h 40m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Code 3?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Christopher Leone

Written by

Patrick Pianezza · Christopher Leone

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Randy

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Mike

Aimee Carrero

Aimee Carrero

Jessica

Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown

Shanice

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle

Dr. Serano

Page Kennedy

Page Kennedy

Officer Taggert

Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña

Rookie

Court is in session

Put Code 3 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.