
This lack of lasting stakes for much of Free Guy gives all of the violence a bit more of a lighthearted tone than is typical in action films. Guy does occasionally show minor signs of damage from a fight, such as a bloody nose, but never appears to be in much pain, and he remains secure in the knowledge that he cannot actually die. After all, the characters in Free Guy always return to life the next morning as if nothing happened. Although NPCs are constantly dying in the background, the movie rarely frames their deaths as being painful, or even sad. The violence in this moment and elsewhere is meant to replicate any action-heavy video game, especially first person shooter ones. Guy's typical NPC storyline requires him to cower while his bank is robbed, and the first time he tries to act differently, he steals a player's weapon and accidentally shoots a hole through their abdomen. Related: When Free Guy Will Release Online (& Where To Watch)įree Guy is rated PG-13 for typical fantasy violence including heavy gunfire, car chases, and explosions. Free Guy's numerous Easter eggs and references to other popular media like the MCU and Star Wars seem to imply a similar target audience, but is that actually the case? As Guy goes rogue and levels up within the game, he shows that there's more to video games than just mindless violence.

He works with two real-world video game developers, Millie (Jodie Comer) and Keys (Joe Keery), and other NPCs to stop Antwan's plan.

In the movie, Guy (Ryan Reynolds) an NPC who exists in the video game Free City, tries to stop the game's egocentric publisher, Antwan (Taika Waititi) from pulling the plug on his world and replacing it with the next version of the game. Free Guy seeks to mimic countless open-world video games with a fair amount of cartoon violence, as well as humor that will likely go over the heads of very young viewers. With that in mind, it's fair for parents to ask what age Free Guy is suitable for. With Free Guy arriving on Disney+, parents may wonder whether the movie is appropriate for children.
