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Free Fire

2017·Movie
1h 31min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some slapstick and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Crime and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

All guns. No control.

Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shoot-out and a game of survival.
1970s Crime ThrillerWarehouse ShootoutSurvival ActionEnsemble CastFast-PacedGrittyGun ViolenceDark Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Free Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Free Fire legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Free Fire worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Free Fire rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Free Fire?

1 h 31 min

Free Fire runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Free Fire?

Critics66
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Free Fire higher (66) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Free Fire a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.

What language is Free Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Free Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Free Fire in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Free Fire use?

The Big GuyPolitically Incorrect VillainThe Only One Allowed to Defeat YouLeaning on the Fourth WallThe DeterminatorPet the DogMajor Injury UnderreactionMore DakkaBlack Dude Dies FirstManly Facial HairAlmost Dead GuyAlways Save the Girland 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Free Fire, including The Big Guy, Politically Incorrect Villain, The Only One Allowed to Defeat You.