The Family Plan
The Family Plan

The Family Plan

2023Movie118 minEnglish

Dan Morgan is many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a celebrated car salesman. He's also a former assassin. And when his past catches up to his present, he's forced to take his unsuspecting family on a road trip unlike any other.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users87%
Director: Simon Cellan JonesGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former assassin lives a seemingly ordinary life as a suburban dad, balancing his responsibilities as a husband and father of three. However, when his past catches up to him, he must reluctantly dust off his old skills to protect his family during a spontaneous cross-country road trip to Las Vegas for his wife's birthday.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on action movie tropes. However, many found it to be an entertaining and lighthearted family action-comedy, particularly praising Mark Wahlberg's performance and the film's nostalgic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable but often amusing action-comedy that benefits from Mark Wahlberg's committed performance.
  • While the plot offers few surprises, the film succeeds as a fun, if occasionally formulaic, family-adventure.
  • Critics noted the film's uneven tone, balancing domestic drama with over-the-top action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Family Plan,' appreciating its humor, action sequences, and the chemistry between the cast. Many found it to be a fun, easy-to-watch movie suitable for families, though some felt it lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film draws parallels to the 1986 Arnold Schwarzenegger film 'The Running Man' in its premise of an ordinary person forced into extraordinary circumstances, though 'The Family Plan' leans more into comedy and family dynamics.

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**The Family Plan is another forgettable streaming knockoff that is only worthwhile for diehard Wahlberg fans.** The Family Plan is an entertaining film, largely due to the charisma of its lead stars. However, the script lacks originalit...