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Self Reliance

Name: Self Reliance
Released: 2024-01-03T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 5.9

Surviving is all about the company you keep.

2024 • 91 min • ★ 5.9 (327) • Released

Comedy Thriller

When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. Forced to seek companionship in unexpected places, he navigates the bizarre challenge with humor, paranoia, and a surprising search for connection.

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Original title: Self Reliance
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $70,000,000
Revenue: —

Reviews & Ratings 2

CinemaSerf

Aug 11, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

I did quite like the premiss here, but the joke really did start to wear a bit thin after half an hour. "Tommy" (Jake Johnson) is invited to a secret meeting with two men who offer him the chance of winning $1 million if only he can survive a deadly game for a month. In order to take the prize, he must find a way to stay alive for whilst various hunters try to kill him. His only guarantee of safety is not a church, but being in the close presence of someone else. Innocent civilians are his bullet-proof vest. He assumes he can rely on his family - but they think he's rather lost the plot and that means holing up for thirty days with his nearest and dearest isn't an option. He will have to get out into the real world and make friends. This, of course, leads to new experiences and puts a lot of pressure on this man who isn't really best equipped - for anything, really. What would or wouldn't we do for a life changing sum of money? That's the gist but I found the effort from Johnson just too intense. The humour was way too in your face and his acting over the top as the scenarios began to recycle themselves. There's no jeopardy at all, and it probably didn't help that I'd no idea who Andy Samberg was, either. It's a perfectly watchable vehicle for Johnson if you like your comedy predictable and loud, but otherwise it's all quickly paced but forgettable fayre.

Manuel São Bento

Jan 10, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 5.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/review-jake-johnsons-new-comedy-self-reliance-plays-it-too-safe/ "Self Reliance possesses an intriguing premise but ultimately plays it too safe. More audacity and bite were required to truly leave a mark on Jake Johnson's feature directorial debut. Good work as an actor - Anna Kendrick steals the show, though - decent showcase of his strengths as a writer - despite failing to fully capitalize on the narrative's potential - but the lack of a firm grip on the thriller elements and some tonal inconsistencies prevent the film from reaching the next level. Some humorous moments and a sweet message surrounding the importance of human connections make it a worthwhile watch for those seeking a lighthearted comedy-thriller." Rating: C+

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Keywords 10

boredom dark comedy dark web death game homeless isolation paranoia reality show satire social commentary

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Cast 28

Jake Johnson

Tommy

Anna Kendrick

Maddy

Natalie Morales

Theresa

Andy Samberg

Mary Holland

Amy

Emily Hampshire

Mary

Nancy Lenehan

Laurie

Daryl J. Johnson

Malcolm

Miriam Flynn

Becky Ann

Boban Marjanović

7 Foot Man

Biff Wiff

James / Walter

Eduardo Franco

P.A. Ninja

Jeff Kober

Cowboy

Christopher Lloyd

Dennis Walcott

Theo Wilson

Sinbad Guy

Bjorn Johnson

Magnus

John Hans Tester

Anders

Eric Edelstein

Roy

Ely Henry

Person in Line

Ilia Volok

Mario

GaTa

Charlie

Steven Littles

Charlie Sr.

Tamra Brown

Fake Ellen

John Ponzio

Dad

Karen Maruyama

Lindsey

Sky Elobar

P.A. Ninja II

Gloria Sandoval

Latina Woman

Wayne Brady

Crew 13

Adam Silver

Director of Photography

Kelly Phelan

Stunt Coordinator

Casey Adams

Stunt Double

Max Winkler

Thanks

Michael Cera

Thanks

Jake Johnson

Director

Akiva Schaffer

Executive Producer

Andy Samberg

Executive Producer

Jorma Taccone

Executive Producer

Jake Johnson

Producer

Joe Hardesty

Producer

Dan Romer

Original Music Composer

Jake Johnson

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US Release Dates 3

Mar 11, 2023

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival

Premiere

Jan 3, 2024

AMC Theatres

R Theatrical (Limited)

Jan 12, 2024

Hulu

R Digital