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ComedyAdventureScience Fiction

Free Guy

- Life's too short to be a background character.

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.

Release Date : 2021-08-11

Language :EnglishJapanese

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Berlanti Productions21 Laps EntertainmentMaximum EffortLit Entertainment Group20th Century Studios

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Free Guy (2021)

Cast

Ryan Reynolds

Character Name : Guy

Original Name : Ryan Reynolds

Gender : Male

Jodie Comer

Character Name : Millie Rusk / Molotovgirl

Original Name : Jodie Comer

Gender : Female

Joe Keery

Character Name : Walter 'Keys' McKeys

Original Name : Joe Keery

Gender : Male

Lil Rel Howery

Character Name : Buddy

Original Name : Lil Rel Howery

Gender : Male

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Character Name : Mouser

Original Name : Utkarsh Ambudkar

Gender : Male

Taika Waititi

Character Name : Antwan Hovachelik

Original Name : Taika Waititi

Gender : Male

Channing Tatum

Character Name : Revenjamin Buttons

Original Name : Channing Tatum

Gender : Male

Aaron W Reed

Character Name : Dude

Original Name : Aaron W Reed

Gender : Male

Britne Oldford

Character Name : Barista

Original Name : Britne Oldford

Gender : Female

Camille Kostek

Character Name : Bombshell

Original Name : Camille Kostek

Gender : Female

Mark Lainer

Character Name : Hostage

Original Name : Mark Lainer

Gender : Male

Mike Devine

Character Name : Officer Johnny

Original Name : Mike Devine

Gender : Male

Sophie Levy

Character Name : Big City Dreamer

Original Name : Sophie Levy

Gender : Female

Vernon Scott

Character Name : Bank Manager

Original Name : Vernon Scott

Gender : Male

Naheem Garcia

Character Name : Convenience Store Owner Joe

Original Name : Naheem Garcia

Gender : Male

Anabel Graetz

Character Name : Cat Lady Phyllis

Original Name : Anabel Graetz

Gender : Female

Ric Plamenco

Character Name : Ice Cream Vendor

Original Name : Ric Plamenco

Gender : Male

Kenneth Israel

Character Name : Businessman

Original Name : Kenneth Israel

Gender : Male

Michael Malvesti

Character Name : Newsstand Vendor

Original Name : Michael Malvesti

Gender : Male

Colin Allen

Character Name : Shoe Store Clerk

Original Name : Colin Allen

Gender : Male

Michael Tow

Character Name : Rain Man

Original Name : Michael Tow

Gender : Male

Hugh Jackman

Character Name : Masked Player in Alley (voice)

Original Name : Hugh Jackman

Gender : Male

Dwayne Johnson

Character Name : Bank Robber #2 (voice)

Original Name : Dwayne Johnson

Gender : Male

Tina Fey

Character Name : Vacuuming Mom (voice)

Original Name : Tina Fey

Gender : Female

John Krasinski

Character Name : Silhouetted Gamer (voice)

Original Name : John Krasinski

Gender : Male

Chris Evans

Character Name : Chris Evans

Original Name : Chris Evans

Gender : Male

Alex Trebek

Character Name : Alex Trebek

Original Name : Alex Trebek

Gender : Male

Lara Spencer

Character Name : Lara Spencer

Original Name : Lara Spencer

Gender : Female

Matthew Cardarople

Character Name : Keith, the 22-Year-Old Gamer

Original Name : Matthew Cardarople

Gender : Male

Jonathan De Azevedo

Character Name : Jonathan

Original Name : Jonathan De Azevedo

Gender : Male

Destiny Claymore

Character Name : Art Nerd

Original Name : Destiny Claymore

Gender : Female

Ninja

Character Name : Ninja

Original Name : Ninja

Gender : Male

Imane Anys

Character Name : Pokimane

Original Name : Imane Anys

Gender : Female

Lannan Eacott

Character Name : Lazarbeam

Original Name : Lannan Eacott

Gender : Male

Seán McLoughlin

Character Name : Jacksepticeye

Original Name : Seán McLoughlin

Gender : Male

DanTDM

Character Name : DanTDM

Original Name : DanTDM

Gender : Male

Charlotte Levy

Character Name : Tween Gamer Girl

Original Name : Charlotte Levy

Gender : Female

Colette Levy

Character Name : Foul-Mouthed Little Sister

Original Name : Colette Levy

Gender : Female

Mariama Conde

Character Name : Teenage Girl

Original Name : Mariama Conde

Gender : Female

Olivia Z. Cote

Character Name : Teenage Girl

Original Name : Olivia Z. Cote

Gender : Female

Ryan Doyle

Character Name : Teenage Boy

Original Name : Ryan Doyle

Gender : Male

Bob Gilliam

Character Name : Free City News Anchor

Original Name : Bob Gilliam

Gender : Male

Terri Schwartz

Character Name : IGN Reporter

Original Name : Terri Schwartz

Gender : Male

Eugene Nomura

Character Name : Japanese Reporter

Original Name : 野村祐人

Gender : Male

Euri Nomura

Character Name : Hinata

Original Name : Euri Nomura

Gender : Male

Octavia Chavez-Richmond

Character Name : Real World Coffee Shop Server

Original Name : Octavia Chavez-Richmond

Gender : Female

Raj Jawa

Character Name : Quad-Screen Gamer

Original Name : Raj Jawa

Gender : Male

Charlie Lehmer

Character Name : Quad-Screen Gamer

Original Name : Charlie Lehmer

Gender : Male

Elainy Mata

Character Name : Quad-Screen Gamer

Original Name : Elainy Mata

Gender : Male

Jack McLaglen

Character Name : Quad-Screen Gamer

Original Name : Jack McLaglen

Gender : Male

Jose Guns Alves

Character Name : Soonami Security Guard

Original Name : Jose Guns Alves

Gender : Male

Minh-Anh Day

Character Name : Soonami Employee

Original Name : Minh-Anh Day

Gender : Male

Ella Faria

Character Name : Austrian Female Gamer

Original Name : Ella Faria

Gender : Female

Francisco Marquez

Character Name : Bank Robber #1

Original Name : Francisco Marquez

Gender : Male

Owen Burke

Character Name : Bank Robber #2

Original Name : Owen Burke

Gender : Male

Timothy John Smith

Character Name : Bank Robber #3

Original Name : Timothy John Smith

Gender : Male

Justin Johnston

Character Name : Bank Robber #4

Original Name : Justin Johnston

Gender : Male

Patrick Vincent Curran

Character Name : Masked Player in Alley

Original Name : Patrick Vincent Curran

Gender : Male

Lily Steven

Character Name : 20-Year-Old Female Gamer

Original Name : Lily Steven

Gender : Male

Gabrielle Lorthe

Character Name : 20-Year-Old Female Gamer

Original Name : Gabrielle Lorthe

Gender : Female

Briana Mitchell

Character Name : 20-Year-Old Female Gamer

Original Name : Briana Mitchell

Gender : Male

Rosario Corso

Character Name : Silhouetted Gamer

Original Name : Rosario Corso

Gender : Male

Regina Taufen

Character Name : Vacuuming Mom

Original Name : Regina Taufen

Gender : Female

Liam Campos

Character Name : Kid Gamer

Original Name : Liam Campos

Gender : Male

Piper Acord

Character Name : Contestant

Original Name : Piper Acord

Gender : Female

Brett Schneider

Character Name : Contestant

Original Name : Brett Schneider

Gender : Male

Omar Ghonim

Character Name : Carjacking Victim (uncredited)

Original Name : Omar Ghonim

Gender : Male

Tait Fletcher

Character Name : Viking Warrior (uncredited)

Original Name : Tait Fletcher

Gender : Male

Janelle Feigley

Character Name : Jogger (uncredited)

Original Name : Janelle Feigley

Gender : Female

Brandon Scales

Character Name : Businessman (uncredited)

Original Name : Brandon Scales

Gender : Male

Reviews

J

JW2804

@JW2804

2021-08-13

This is such a good movie, its got everything, a bit of sillyness, romance and action, the whole family really enjoyed it in fact the whole audience was laughing and clapping, not something you normally get in an Australian cinema. If you are debating what to watch at the cinemas watch this one its a blast and you wont be disappointed.

M

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2021-08-25

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/free-guy-spoiler-free-review "Free Guy possesses a remarkable tribute to the gaming community, but it's the surprisingly clever, thematically rich screenplay that makes it one of my favorite films of the year. In addition to the impressive visuals, hilarious comedy bits, and thrilling action sequences, Shawn Levy, Matt Lieberman, and Zak Penn offer a brilliant narrative that deeply explores human nature and what the viewers perceive as "real". Superb acting from the entire cast, namely Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer, and jaw-dropping cameos genuinely elevate the overall experience. Honestly, it might be the very first movie to prove that Disney owning every major studio also has its perks. What could have been "just a videogame flick" is actually a nerdgasmic, super exciting viewing with emotionally compelling characters and an extraordinarily smart story. I couldn't recommend it more to gamers, but don't let my words mislead you: Free Guy is a blast of entertainment for everyone!" Rating: A

5

5rJoud

@5rJoud

2021-09-24

**Ouch and Cringe** This "Ready Player One" clone is just as dumb and non-immersive as the original, only here we get our hopes up in the first 20 minutes or so. We get setup nicely with truly funny video game references, top notch CGI and clever dialogue. But then the flick degenerates into the same old, same old: boring villain, plot is unoriginal, action is magic, hacking is imagined by someone not owning a computer (probably just a smart phone) and finally, the philosophical idea of a first AI ever is not explored in the slightest. I know this is just supposed to be a "feel-good" film, but critical thinkers will not feel good watching this drivel. Something this trivial simply does not deserve a high score, even if it does what it's supposed to.

C

Cal

@bycalvin

2021-10-25

Free Guy was unexpected... This movie was a unexpected good movie to watch. Ryan Reynolds has quietly put together some good movies with her sense of humor / personality coming out in the roles he plays. This movie is more of a romantic comedy if you look at it as a whole. I truly enjoyed the experience of watching the development of the story and the cast. If you like Ryan Reynolds comedy you will enjoy this movie!

C

Chris Sawin

@ChrisSawin

2021-12-14

Ultimately, while _Free Guy_ has an amazing concept, it’s trapped within a massively underwhelming execution. Admittedly, the film looks like it was an absolute blast to make, but also incredibly expensive. This tall budget, combined with public hesitancy to return to theaters and the Delta variant of COVID seemingly on the verge of backtracking all the progress we’ve made since the vaccine became readily available to the public, it makes you wonder if _Free Guy_ has any sort of chance of making a respectable amount of money at the box office or even just breaking even. Note: This was originally written when the film opened in theaters. _Free Guy_ would go on to make $331.5 million on a $100-$125 million budget. A sequel is currently in the works. **Full review**: https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/08/17/free-guy-review-artificial-excellence/

T

The Movie Mob

@mooney240

2023-01-21

**Free Guy captures the wonder and goofiness of Elf, except with video games and Ryan Reynolds.** Free Guy is a fun yet heartwarming film that feels like the video game version of Elf with Ryan Reynolds playing the fish out of water goofy character with a heart of gold. Ryan Reynolds' Guy is filled with awe and wonder as he experiences things that the real world would consider mundane but, to him, are spectacular. The romance between the two lead characters is awkward at first, but the payoff at the end makes it worthwhile. All the video game easter eggs throughout make Free Guy a love letter to gamers, but the plot and acting keep it entertaining for anyone. Shawn Levy's experience with the Night at the Museum franchise and Real Steel prove his skill at making fun family films that adults can enjoy alongside their kids. Levy's lighthearted directing and Ryan Reynolds' goofy antics are a perfect combination making Free Guy a delightful movie that is worth a watch.

P

Per Gunnar Jonsson

@Dark Jedi

2024-05-16

The story of this movie is a pretty cool idea but unfortunately it is somewhat ruined by Disney’s woke brigade. I have to say that I quite enjoyed the first third of this movie even though said woke brigade managed to throw in some woke unnecessary bullshit about “white privilege” quite early but from there it went rather downhill. The first third had plenty of over the top hilarious action in it. It was fun to watch. The parts where Free Guy learns to “level up” and kick ass where quite cool. From there on it started to go downhill. The idea that Millie should access some “hidden level” in the game to reveal evidence that Antwan had stolen code from her is rather ludicrous. Speaking of Antwan, can you say “over the top”? Sometimes over the top can be fun but this guy was just cringey. Although there were still plenty of cool CGI effects in the latter half of the movie it was pretty much ruined for me by several completely unnecessary strongly sexual scenes. I do not need some guy touching another guys “boobs” in my films and I do not need any boob touching at all in a movie for all audiences. Overall, at this point the movie becomes more an attempt at social engineering, propaganda and agenda feeding. The ending? It was, not very surprisingly at this point, rather meh. To me the movie more or less ended when Millie’s original level was found. The rest was just dragging it out with some rubbish about being able to do whatever you wanted and nonsense about there being so many people not wanting to actual play a game (shooter) but just mill around and watch. Sorry, people wants to play games, if not to shoot things (which most people actually wants to do) so at least to do something. Not just to watch. Also the rubbish with Antwan trashing servers to hide evidence? The usual Hollywood nonsense. No way anyone, even a game studio, running a game or service that big would not have back-ups. Too bad, it was a good idea and some parts where really cool and fun to watch but their woke brigade and Hollywood script writer’s stupidity.

C

Crazypiglady

@Crazypiglady

2023-03-05

Loved this film. It's pitched just right at kids and adults. Such a clever script and great story both at face value and on a deeper level of breaking out of a rut and putting some sunglasses on. Great acting, great plot and great script (The Dude has some great lines). Highly recommended family film.