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Ryan Gosling’s Best Action Movie Since ‘The Nice Guys’ Is Officially Crushing Prime Video
Ryan Gosling's 2024 action film The Fall Guy, a collaboration with Emily Blunt, failed to recoup its substantial budget during its theatrical run, losing approximately £100 million. However, the film has found unexpected success on streaming platforms, becoming one of the most popular video-on-demand rentals and purchases globally on services such as Prime Video and Apple TV.
The film, directed by David Leitch, cost around £130 million to produce and required approximately £275 million at the box office to break even, but managed only £181 million in cumulative revenue. Despite its box office underperformance, The Fall Guy has received solid critical reception, holding scores of 81% from critics and 84% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows a stuntman who must track down a missing film star, solve a conspiracy and win back the affections of his co-star whilst continuing his professional duties, blending the style of John Wick with the humorous tone of Gosling's earlier film The Nice Guys.
In short
- The Fall Guy lost £100 million at the box office but now thrives on streaming.
- The film stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, directed by David Leitch.
- Strong audience reception (84%) contradicts disappointing theatrical performance.
Explained simply
The Fall Guy is a 2024 action film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, directed by David Leitch. It follows a stuntman who must locate a missing star, uncover a conspiracy and win back his co-star's affections whilst working on set. The film balances action sequences with humour, similar in tone to Gosling's earlier film The Nice Guys.
The film's production budget was approximately £130 million, making it an expensive venture. During its theatrical run, it earned around £181 million globally but needed roughly £275 million to cover production and distribution costs, representing a substantial box office loss.
The film has since become available on streaming services including Prime Video and Apple TV for rental and purchase. Although it underperformed at the box office, it received positive reviews from critics and audiences.