Free Guy
ComedyAdventureScience Fiction
10+PG-13
2021·1h 55m·Shawn Levy·Berlanti Productions·● Script read & verified
A video game bank teller named Guy discovers he's actually a non-player character in a violent video game and can break free from his programmed...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The video game violence is more prominent than typical family comedies, though presented in a cartoonish context
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
The film features Keys, a male programmer who is coded as gay through his relationship dynamics and characterization. This representation is noticeable throughout the story as part of his character development.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Self-empowerment theme as Guy breaks free from limitations
- ✓Friendship loyalty shown between Guy and Buddy
Cast:Ryan ReynoldsJodie ComerLil Rel HoweryJoe KeeryUtkarsh Ambudkar