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Free Guy

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi, Dwayne Johnson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Jodie Comer, Owen Burke, and Joe Keery in Free Guy (2021)
In 'Free Guy,' a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story...one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way...before it is too late.
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When Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving ... Read allWhen Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving the world.When Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving the world.

  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • Matt Lieberman
    • Zak Penn
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Jodie Comer
    • Taika Waititi
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    473K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    635
    216
    • Director
      • Shawn Levy
    • Writers
      • Matt Lieberman
      • Zak Penn
    • Stars
      • Ryan Reynolds
      • Jodie Comer
      • Taika Waititi
    • 2.2KUser reviews
    • 299Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Guy
    Jodie Comer
    Jodie Comer
    • Millie…
    Taika Waititi
    Taika Waititi
    • Antwan
    Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery
    • Buddy
    Joe Keery
    Joe Keery
    • Keys
    Utkarsh Ambudkar
    Utkarsh Ambudkar
    • Mouser
    Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    • Revenjamin Buttons
    Aaron W Reed
    Aaron W Reed
    • Dude
    • (as Aaron Reed)
    Britne Oldford
    Britne Oldford
    • Barista
    Camille Kostek
    Camille Kostek
    • Bombshell
    Mark Lainer
    Mark Lainer
    • Hostage
    Mike Devine
    • Officer Johnny
    Sophie Levy
    • Big City Dreamer
    Vernon Scott
    • Bank Manager
    Naheem Garcia
    • Convenience Store Owner Joe
    Anabel Graetz
    Anabel Graetz
    • Cat Lady Phyllis
    Ric Plamenco
    Ric Plamenco
    • Ice Cream Vendor
    Kenneth Israel
    Kenneth Israel
    • Businessman
    • Director
      • Shawn Levy
    • Writers
      • Matt Lieberman
      • Zak Penn
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    User reviews2.2K

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    8Sleepin_Dragon

    Actually really good.

    I did not expect that, this was chosen literally for convenience, I'd seen the trailers, and didn't think I'd enjoy it, it is so good. I'm sometimes hard to please with films, but this is definitely worth seeing. It's bonkers, it's crazy, but it's funny, and actually pretty moving at times, a more heart warming film then you'd think it would be.

    Some pretty amazing special effects, it is never boring at any stage.

    Ryan Reynolds is terrific, and fans if his will appreciate him being here, he's great, as is Comer.

    I didn't expect it to be this good, 8/10.
    7bgmagic22

    Surprisingly good

    Succeeded my expectations. I was anticipating a cheesy action 'comedy' with little to no comedy but Free Guy is a feel good movie that's actually funny & entertaining.
    8nataliedeakin-00136

    Truman show the video game

    Think the Truman show if it was set in a video game. The self aware comedy and cameos were amazing. A great cast and wonderful writing/directing. Definitely worth the watch.
    8Dunkaccino

    Free Guy is popcorn movies at its best.

    Ryan Reynolds is guy, a NPC living in the game Free City. He met Jodie Comer's character and discovers things about his world. There's also a real life part of the film, with Joe Keery, Jodie Comer again, and Taika Watiti.

    These are all great names. And with amazing direction, an original idea and great execution is what makes Free Guy such an endlessly entertaining film.

    This is a short review because i want to let you see it yourself and be amazed by how good Free Guy actually is.

    Did I enjoy it? Yes. Is it a flawless masterpiece? Maybe not. Did I smile throughout the whole film just because how fun it is? Hell yeah.
    7qwmarcus

    Video Game Movie Done Right

    While the majority of video game movies suck due to not being like the game they're based on, Free Guy has the advantage of being an original story based in a video game. Ryan Reynolds performance as Guy is great as per usual, the plot is original enough to be interesting, and the comedy (for me) hits right! Without getting into the spoilers, the pop culture references work better than expected. The only complaint I have is the streamer cameos were kind of dumb and they spent way too much time with them. Besides that Free Guy is a great popcorn movie and I highly recommend it!

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    • Trivia
      Alex Trebek's final appearance in a movie.
    • Goofs
      (at around 51 mins) Keys tells Millie that there is no button for kissing. However, the second time Guy and Millie kiss (at around 1h 14 mins), it's Millie, not Guy, who performs the action first.
    • Quotes

      Chris Evans: [watches Guy use the Captain America shield] What the shit?

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet & Co.: Nytårsshow med Cilius og Bruun (2019)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Adrianne Gonzalez and Devvon Terrell (as Devvon McLeod)

      Performed by Adrianne Gonzalez (as AG) featuring Devvon Terrell

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Disney+ Hotstar
      • Official Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Free Guy. Tomando el control
    • Filming locations
      • Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Studios
      • Berlanti Productions
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $120,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $121,626,598
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,365,416
      • Aug 15, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $331,526,598
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • DTS
      • IMAX 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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