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Free Guy

Free Guy

Comedy · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2021

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

Movie details

Free Guy

“Life's too short to be a background character.”

2021 Comedy · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 55m

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TMDB

7.4 / 10

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A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Shawn Levy

Written by

Matt Lieberman · Zak Penn

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Guy

Jodie Comer

Jodie Comer

Millie Rusk / Molotovgirl

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Buddy

Joe Keery

Joe Keery

Keys

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Mouser

Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi

Antwan

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Revenjamin Buttons

Court is in session

Put Free Guy on trial.

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

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

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

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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