The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

2024Movie127 minEnglish

Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users91%
Director: David LeitchGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck stuntman, Colt Seavers, is coaxed back into the business when the blockbuster film he's working on, helmed by his ex-girlfriend Jody Moreno, goes mysteriously off the rails. As he attempts to win back Jody and impress her with daring stunts, Colt finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy, forcing him to use his professional skills to solve the case and save the movie.

Critical Reception

The Fall Guy received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of action, humor, and meta-commentary on filmmaking. Audiences also responded well to the charismatic performances and spectacle, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling action sequences and charismatic lead performances.
  • Appreciated for its witty dialogue and heartfelt homage to stunt performers.
  • Noted for its enjoyable blend of humor, romance, and blockbuster spectacle.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed 'The Fall Guy,' citing Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's chemistry as a major highlight. Many viewers found the action sequences to be incredibly entertaining and the humor to be spot-on, making it a fun and satisfying movie experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action/Adventure Film at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the 1980s television series of the same name, which also featured a stuntman as the protagonist.

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9 reviews
HappyPagan

HappyPagan

I'm disappointed. I was a huge fan of the series back in the day. But the movie didn't really try to capture the spirit of the show. It leans much more heavily towards being a generic romance movie. Although, to its credit, it does subvert ...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

This is way more romcom than action. It's so full of weakness; Awful 4th wall humor and hyper-clever relationship dialogue. I hate this movie. But may enjoy ignoring it with a partner.
TheSceneSnobs

TheSceneSnobs

It bothers me that this film didn't perform better at the box office. This movie is an incredibly fun ride with a stellar cast and some of the best action sequences I've seen on the big screen in years. The chemistry among the cast members ...
Hotplix

Hotplix

"The Fall Guy" is an action-comedy film directed by David Leitch, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. It revitalizes the 1980s TV series with a blend of humor, thrilling stunts, and nostalgic nods. Gosling excels as Colt Seavers, bringin...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

The Fall Guy indeed. Its unfortunate to see reasonable acting talent, fall victim to this genuinely unfunny, inarticulate mess of a film. A film that meanders pointlessly from place to place, with no real purpose. The only true upsid...
Hotplix

Hotplix

Colt Seavers is a stuntman, like everyone else in his profession. Like every stuntman, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows, and dropped from heights for the sake of our entertainment. Now, after a near career-ending acci...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This does suffer a bit from having been trailed to death in the cinema, and the story is really pretty thin - but there's some engaging chemistry on display between the two stars as their adventures hot up. "Colt" (Ryan Gosling) is the stun...
r96sk

r96sk

Undoubtedly fun, even if I did want a touch more from <em>'The Fall Guy'</em>. The cast are great, definitely the film's strongest part in my opinion. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are an all-star pair and I enjoyed them both, they worked...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-fall-guy-review-a-thrilling-tribute-to-the-unsung-heroes-of-cinema/ "The Fall Guy emerges as a passionate ode to the brave, audacious stunt doubles, neglected by the film industry f...