Free Guy 2021

Overview

Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed and produced by Shawn Levy. The screenplay was written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, based on a story by Lieberman. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes, was released in the United States on August 13, 2021. The story follows a bank teller who discovers that he is actually a background player, or non-player character, residing within an open-world, massively multiplayer online video game. Upon realizing his true nature, he decides to become the hero of his own story. In a world where there are no limits, he is determined to save his world in his own way before it is too late. Ryan Reynolds stars in the film, which is categorized under the comedy, adventure, and science fiction genres. The production features a variety of cast and crew members who contributed to the development of this cinematic project.