Quick Facts
DirectorShawn Levy
Runtime1h 55m · PG-13
GenresAdventure · Comedy · Science-fiction
Release2021-08-11
Film
Free Guy
2021· PG-13· 1h 55m· Adventure· Comedy· Science-fiction
“Life's too short to be a background character.”
In "Free Guy" (2021), a disillusioned bank teller named Guy discovers he is a non-playable character in a sprawling video game world, prompting him to defy his predetermined role and rewrite his destiny. With an anarchic spirit and a dash of self-awareness, Guy navigates the pixelated landscape, embracing the chaos and creativity that come with breaking the rules. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film blends sharp satire with kinetic action, celebrating the power of individuality within the constraints of a digital universe.
2021-08-11
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Key Crew
DirectorShawn Levy
ScreenplayMatt Lieberman
ProducerAdam Kolbrenner
Director of PhotographyGeorge Richmond
Original Music ComposerChristophe Beck
EditorDean Zimmerman
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2021-08-11
Runtime1h 55m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosBerlanti Productions · 21 Laps Entertainment · Maximum Effort
Budget$110M
Box office$332M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.4/10 · 9997 votes
Original languageen
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