Free Guy

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Free Guy

PG-13

Released Aug 13, 2021

1h 55m

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Comedy

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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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Critics Consensus

Combining a clever concept, sweet, self-aware humor, and a charming cast, Free Guy is frivolous fun.

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Free Guy's an all-around good time, with a funny Ryan Reynolds performance leading an exciting story and some impressive special effects.

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Matthew Monagle

Austin Chronicle

This is no Ernest Cline novel; our emotional connection to the world and its characters goes far beyond the level of pop culture references.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 15, 2021

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Free Guy is a very knowing movie, but part of its knowingness is its pop lightness -- even its blandness, if that can be seen as a virtue.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2021

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Free Guy is a big old mess. It's a movie that's more parts than the sum of its parts.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 21, 2021

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

While it’s faux-philosophy about being kind NPC characters is both weird and unfunny, the rousing nature of the film’s good spirit often masks faults in it’s logic

Rated: 4/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

Ryan Reynolds again proves he has a real knack for being able to combine huge action scenes and fast-paced humor into one strong production. It is his work in this look inside the video game world that is the real winner.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 10, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Everything I wanted! It’s not just charming & hilarious it’s actually A smart & poignant satire on the video game industry! Ryan’s Best non comic book role since the proposal! Plus Jodie Comer STEALS THE SHOW! This is The Truman Show for this generation!

Jul 26, 2023

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virgnia p

wonderfully creative

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/22

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antony h

great movie laughed a lot and great Easter eggs throughout the movie must watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/27/22

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Keaton

So funny! If you love Ryan Reynolds and his comedic style you'll love this. Awesome story and characters!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/22

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Lisa

Didn't go bc didn't realize it went through bc it was not posted correctly. Make the website easier to work with. This is the third time I missed a movie bc of your website.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/17/22

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Tiffany

It was a really funny movie to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/21

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Louis S

Held the attention of a 10 and 12 year old while Mom and Dad laughed out loud throughout the film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/21

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Shawn Levy
Producer: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, Adam Kolbrenner
Screenwriter: Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
Production Co: Maximum Effort, 20th Century Studios, 21 Laps Entertainment, Berlanti Productions, Lit Entertainment Group
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude/Suggestive References|Strong Fantasy Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.6M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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