Enter the vibrant world of Free City, an open-world video game where ordinary bank teller Guy discovers he's a non-player character (NPC) destined to be just a background figure. As he starts to break free from his programmed routines, Guy uncovers the hidden truth about his existence and embarks on an epic quest to become the hero of his own story. Along the way, he'll encounter quirky characters, face mind-blowing challenges, and learn the meaning of true friendship and self-discovery.
## Synopsis
"Free Guy" follows the extraordinary journey of Guy, a non-playable character (NPC) in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) called "Free City." Guy lives a predictable and mundane life, trapped in the loop of his programmed routine. However, everything changes when he encounters Millie Rusk, a programmer in the real world who has been banned from the game.
As Millie tries to prove that Free City's source code was stolen, Guy's artificial intelligence begins to evolve. He develops self-awareness and a growing desire to break free from the confines of his game world. With Millie's help, he embarks on a quest to save Free City from being shut down and discover his own true potential.
Along the way, Guy faces challenges from the game's villainous developer, Antwan, and his loyal army of henchmen. He also grapples with the complexities of his newfound emotions and the realization that his existence may not be as insignificant as he once thought.
## Movie Info
### Rating
PG-13
### Genre
Action-Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
### Original Language
English
### Director
Shawn Levy
### Stars
Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Taika Waititi
### Producer
Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Greg Berlanti
### Writer
Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
### Release Date
August 13, 2021
### Runtime
115 minutes
### Distributor
20th Century Studios
### Production Co
Free Guy Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, Maximum Effort
### Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
### Aspect Ratio
2.39:1
Where to Watch
The Free Guy film is available to watch on the following platforms: