Free Guy (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, Free Guy is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Shawn Levy, running about 115 minutes. “Life's too short to be a background character.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Free Guy stars Ryan Reynolds as Guy, Jodie Comer as Millie Rusk / Molotovgirl, Joe Keery as Walter 'Keys' McKeys and Taika Waititi as Antwan Hovachelik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Free Guy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $331.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Guy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Guy (2021)?
- In US, Free Guy is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free Guy worth watching?
- Free Guy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Free Guy?
- Free Guy stars Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Taika Waititi and Utkarsh Ambudkar.
- When was Free Guy released?
- Free Guy was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.