Upcoming Movies: The Fall Guy

Fasten your helmet and dive headfirst into a world of stunts, explosions, and hilarity! “The Fall Guy” is one of 2024’s most anticipated films, and it’s easy to see why. The movie is led by Hollywood sweetheart Ryan Gosling, who plays a Hollywood stuntman thrust into a dangerous real-world game of cat and mouse. With his life in the balance, the stakes couldn’t be higher—and this time, there’s no safety net.

Join StreamSafely as we examine this cinematic adventure, which will be released in May 2024. We’ll explain how to safely stream “The Fall Guy” and why it’s important to avoid pirated content.

Everything You Should Know Before Seeing The Fall Guy

“The Fall Guy” is an upcoming rom-com action movie set to release in theaters on May 3, 2024. Directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, the movie is based on the television series of the same name that aired on 20th Century Fox from 1981 to 1986.

The 80s TV series, created by Glen A. Larson, comprised 112 episodes across five seasons. It followed Colt Seavers, played by Lee Majors, a stuntman moonlighting as a skilled bounty hunter. Unlike the TV show, Ryan Gosling plays a hero with little street smarts. As he yells out in the film trailer when confronted by danger, “I’m just a stunt guy!”

The female lead, originally a fellow stuntwoman played by Heather Thomas, is now a movie director played by Emily Blunt. The 2024 film has also changed Jody’s last name from Banks to Moreno. She is a passionate storyteller with a commitment to her career. As such, she wants to keep her relationship with Colt strictly professional—despite their past fling and undeniable chemistry.

In the original series, additional characters included bail bondswomen Samantha “Big Jack” Jack and Terri Shannon (later known as Terri Michaels), as well as Colt Seaver’s cousin, Howie “Kid” Munson. However, these characters don’t seem to appear in the 2024 film trailer and are not mentioned by name on IMDb.

The 1980s series is currently available to stream on Prime Video or for purchase on Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu). 

The 2024 film “The Fall Guy” is not connected to the 1982 Japanese film “The Fall Guy,” directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

David Leitch

David Leitch is no stranger to action filmmaking. The Wisconsin native has made his mark in the industry as a director, stuntman, actor, writer, producer, and stunt coordinator. Leich has uncredited directorial experience dating back to 2014’s “John Wick,” but has since become known for leading films like “Atomic Blonde” in 2017 with Charlize Theron, “Deadpool 2” in 2018 with Ryan Reynolds, and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” in 2019, starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

Before becoming a successful director, Leitch worked extensively as a stunt performer and coordinator. To date, IMDb lists over 80 titles that feature his adrenaline-pumping talents. Leitch’s resume and skillset make him the perfect director for “The Fall Guy,” providing a level of authenticity that few in the industry can match.

Movie Plot

“The Fall Guy” is a romantic action comedy that revolves around Colt Seaver, a charming stuntman portrayed by Ryan Gosling. Colt is deeply in love with the director of his current project, Jody Moreno, played by Emily Blunt. Despite their past fling being unexpectedly cut short, Colt is determined to impress Jody by giving his best performance.

When the lead actor of the movie, Tom Ryder, disappears, Colt is told to locate him and bring him back. However, Colt is not chosen for his stunt work but rather because he holds a low position on set. As one of his castmates says in the trailer, “You’re a stuntman. No one will notice if you’re here or not.”

Colt views this as a chance to mend his rocky relationship with Jody, pushing him to tackle the daunting challenge.

Action and hilarity ensue as Colt is thrust into the world of Tom’s shady affiliates. Armed only with stage-fighting experience, Colt must retrieve Tom, impress Jody, and avoid a deadly fate at the hands of armed criminals.

Genre

“The Fall Guy” 2024 film is categorized as action, comedy, and drama on IMDb and features a trailer bursting with witty rom-com scenes.

Runtime

2024’s “The Fall Guy” is reported on IMDb to have a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Rating

“The Fall Guy” is rated PG-13 for some strong language, drug content, intense action, and violence. Some material may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. 

Theatrical Release Date

Due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, “The Fall Guy” was pushed back from its original release date of March 1, 2024, and is set to hit the box office on May 3, 2024.

The May 3 slot was originally held by “Deadpool 3,” which, in turn, has been bumped to July 26, 2024.

Streaming Options

“The Fall Guy” is set to be released exclusively in theaters.

Important to note: Since no streaming service will be authorized to show the film on the release date, be sure to avoid any sites that claim to already have the film. Piracy, including the unauthorized distribution of digital content, is illegal. Our StreamSafely team has compiled a list of known piracy sites that may claim to offer “The Fall Guy” upon its theatrical release or before. Other piracy sites, however, are lesser known and may require closer examination to determine their legitimacy, especially after the film finishes its theatrical run.

The Fall Guy Official Trailer

Strap yourself in and hang on tight for the official trailer of “The Fall Guy,” where stuntman Colt Seavers is thrust from the scripted thrills of Hollywood into the real-world violence of the criminal underworld. Watch the trailer now:

Cast & Crew

With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%, it’s clear that both of the leading actors in “The Fall Guy” are in their element. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have flourished in both action and comedy—viewers loved Gosling in “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) and “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011) and couldn’t get enough of Blunt in “The Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) and “The Devil Wear Prada” (2006). We can’t wait to see how these two blockbuster movie stars connect on the big screen!

Check out the star-studded lineup of “The Fall Guy” cast:

Ryan Gosling: Colt Seavers

Emily Blunt: Jody Moreno

Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Tom Ryder

Stephanie Hsu: Alma Milan

Hannah Waddingham: Gail

Matuse: Doone

The crew behind “The Fall Guy” includes:

Director: David Leitch

Writers: Drew Pearce, Glen A. Larson (source material) 

Producers: Peter Cramer, Glen A. Larson, Cecil O’Connor, Drew Pearce, Matt Reilly, Geoff Shaevitz

Composer: Dominic Lewis

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, 87North, Entertainment 360

How To Stream The Fall Guy

“The Fall Guy” is set to release exclusively in theaters across the United States on May 3, 2024. At present, it has not been announced which streaming services will offer the movie. To find out where to watch, keep an eye on StreamSafely’s interactive index for regular updates. You can also check out our list of the top free and legal streaming sites, where you can access some of your favorite content while you wait.
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