Free Guy
“Life's too short to be a background character.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-10
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Guy
Jodie Comer
Millie Rusk / Molotovgirl
Lil Rel Howery
Buddy
Joe Keery
Keys
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Mouser
Taika Waititi
Antwan
Channing Tatum
Revenjamin Buttons
Aaron W Reed
Dude
Britne Oldford
Barista
Camille Kostek
Bombshell
Mark Lainer
Hostage
Mike Devine
Officer Johnny
Sophie Levy
Big City Dreamer
Vernon Scott
Bank Manager
Naheem Garcia
Convenience Store Owner Joe
Anabel Graetz
Cat Lady Phyllis
Ric Plamenco
Ice Cream Vendor
Kenneth Israel
Businessman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysLocarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$331.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.01x
+$221.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Free Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $110M
- Worldwide Gross
- $331.5M
- Production Studios
- Berlanti Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, Maximum Effort, Lit Entertainment Group, 20th Century Studios, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn Levy
Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
Christophe Beck
George Richmond, Tim Wooster
Dean Zimmerman
Greg Berlanti, Ryan Reynolds, Sarah Schechter, Shawn Levy, George Dewey
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Zimmerman
Editor
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Swen Gillberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris O'Hara
Stunt Coordinator
Nikos Kalaitzidis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bryan Grill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Greg Berlanti
Producer
Ryan Reynolds
Producer
Sarah Schechter
Producer
Shawn Levy
Director
Shawn Levy
Producer
Ethan Tobman
Production Design
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Matt Lieberman
Screenplay
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Free Guy about?
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.
Who directed Free Guy?
Free Guy was directed by Shawn Levy.
Who stars in Free Guy?
The principal cast of Free Guy includes Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar.
When was Free Guy released and how long is it?
Free Guy was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Free Guy?
Free Guy had a reported production budget of $110M and grossed $331.5M at the worldwide box office (3.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Free Guy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Guy was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Guy?
Free Guy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).