Self Reliance

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Self Reliance

R

Released Jan 3, 2024

1h 29m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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When a middle-aged man (Jake Johnson) is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn. Johnson is offered a chance to win a million dollars in a dark web reality TV show, where assassins from all over the world attempt to kill him for 30 days. The catch? He can't be killed if he's not entirely alone, leading him to recruit an unlikely team to help him survive.

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Critics Consensus

Debuting director Jake Johnson acquits himself admirably with Self Reliance, a unique comedy-thriller hybrid that does a generally effective job of balancing silly and sincere.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

... if you’re a fan of Johnson (and if you’re not, why are you here?), Self Reliance has its charms, particularly those stemming from the actor’s near-perfect comic timing and delivery.

Rated: B-

Jan 15, 2024

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

For a movie with such a nose for nuttiness, its human element is genuine and warm.

Jan 11, 2024

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

The movie is too juvenile and too timid to acknowledge the real-world chill of its online cabal of murderous social misfits. The issue is not whether Tommy will survive, but why we should hang around to find out.

Jan 11, 2024

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

Johnson’s made a film that can’t be put into any one box, which constantly keeps you on your toes.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 21, 2024

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

Kendrick is sorely underutilized, but then, most of the characters are–there for a joke or an emotional statement and then faded into the background when Johnson decides he no longer needs them.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 7, 2024

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

Self Reliance is a film with a horror-movie premise that's played as straight comedy, giving it a disjointed feel. The jokes are funny, though, while the action is just silly enough without sliding into farce.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2024

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Jessica J

Such a great movie! Laughs and some thrills. A totally unique story. I loved it! I highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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PilgriMN

Great cast, great concept, and a really fun time at the movies. Biff Wiff’s consistent presence steals the show!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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siena

Amazing movie by an amazing person!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Janette W

Brilliant film! So much fun and such a wild ride! Definitely worth seeing in theaters!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Dennis B

The story is unique, but just keeps going in circles. How many times does Tommy have to appear in front of his family members and try to convince them he's not crazy? Too many. And the Anna Kendrick thing that starts to go somewhere, but ends up nowhere? For a guy who's supposedly running from "hunters" intent on killing him, he really only feared for his life once. So it was hard to believe that any of the tards chasing him would possibly kill him. Getting a wood shampoo from "Ellen" with her baton was LOL funny, then it was over. The movie couldn't decide if it wanted to be suspenseful or funny, so it did neither well. Still, it's worth a stream when compared to some of the utter trash available for streaming.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Kayleigh R

Funny and suspenseful Acid trip

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Synopsis

When a middle-aged man (Jake Johnson) is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn. Johnson is offered a chance to win a million dollars in a dark web reality TV show, where assassins from all over the world attempt to kill him for 30 days. The catch? He can't be killed if he's not entirely alone, leading him to recruit an unlikely team to help him survive.

Director: Jake Johnson
Producer: Ali Bell, Joe Hardesty, Jake Johnson
Screenwriter: Jake Johnson
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: The Lonely Island, Walcott Productions, MRC Film
Rating: R (Language Throughout)
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 3, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2024
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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