The Fall Guy (2024)
Kernel Score: 78% · 3,550 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2024-04-24
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is The Fall Guy worth watching?
Worth watching. Ryan Gosling plays a stuntman pulled into a missing-star mystery while chasing his ex. It's a funny, good-natured action romcom that salutes stunt work, with real stunts and easy chemistry between its leads.
Watch it if you
- like action-comedies that don't take themselves seriously
- enjoy Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt
- love a movie about movies
Skip it if you
- want a tight, serious plot
- dislike self-referential jokes
Best for: Popcorn night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Fall Guy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Fall Guy parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Fall Guy is a PG-13 action-comedy with stunts, mild violence, and romance.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains action-comedy stunts, fights, and explosions typical of a PG-13 action film.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A romantic subplot with some flirtation but no explicit content indicated.
- Language: Some — Some mild-to-moderate profanity consistent with PG-13 action comedies.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Fall Guy
If you liked The Fall Guy, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Bullet Train (2022) — 86%: Stylish, comedic action ride from the same director's world.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) — 86%: Playful, fast-paced comedy that goes big on action.
- Deadpool 2 (2018) — 85%: Fast, funny action-comedy with a wisecracking hero.
- Some Like It Hot (1959) — 89%: Classic comedy built on chases, disguises and romance.
- How to Steal a Million (1966) — 83%: Breezy heist romance with sparkling leads.
- Ride On (2023) — 80%: Stuntman comedy-drama with a similar sunny, charming spirit.
Director
Cast
- Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers
- Emily Blunt as Jody Moreno
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tom Ryder
- Hannah Waddingham as Gail Meyer
- Teresa Palmer as Iggy Starr
- Stephanie Hsu as Alma Milan
- Winston Duke as Dan Tucker
- Ben Knight as Dressler
- Matuse Paz as Doone
- Adam Dunn as Nigel
The Fall Guy FAQ
Is The Fall Guy worth watching?
Worth watching. Ryan Gosling plays a stuntman pulled into a missing-star mystery while chasing his ex. It's a funny, good-natured action romcom that salutes stunt work, with real stunts and easy chemistry between its leads.
Where can I watch The Fall Guy?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Fall Guy OK for kids?
The Fall Guy is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Fall Guy is a PG-13 action-comedy with stunts, mild violence, and romance.
What movies are like The Fall Guy?
If you liked The Fall Guy, try Bullet Train, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Deadpool 2 and Some Like It Hot.