The Man from Toronto
"Hitman meets dead man."
Two strangers collide when a case of mistaken identity throws Teddy, an upbeat but overwhelmed entrepreneur, into the path of a lethal killer known as The Man from Toronto. To stay alive he must team up with the real assassin, a wary pro whose calm presence clashes with Teddy's nonstop optimism.... Read more
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About The Man from Toronto
Two strangers collide when a case of mistaken identity throws Teddy, an upbeat but overwhelmed entrepreneur, into the path of a lethal killer known as The Man from Toronto. To stay alive he must team up with the real assassin, a wary pro whose calm presence clashes with Teddy's nonstop optimism. The mismatch in styles sparks a string of risky escapes, ridiculous misreads, and over the top set pieces as they chase down a shadowy conspiracy across city streets and hotel corridors. Along the way Teddy learns to trust his instincts while the seasoned hitman reveals glimmers of a past that complicates their uneasy alliance. Neither could predict where this partnership would lead, but the chemistry becomes hard to ignore.
Directed by Patrick Hughes, the film uses an original screenplay by Bremner, Fox and Blumenthal. It stars Kevin Hart as Teddy and Woody Harrelson as The Man from Toronto with Kaley Cuoco, Jasmine Mathews and Lela Loren.
Box office figures aren’t provided here, and no worldwide grosses are stated. The production carried a $75 million budget, which aligns with a big screen action comedy. It aimed to balance explosive set pieces with character driven humor for all.
Awards: The film did not receive nominations from Oscar, Emmy, or Golden Globes circuits. In reviews, critics acknowledged Hart and Harrelson's energy and pacing, and praised the brisk stunt work, while noting familiar thriller-comedy beats. Still, the film's crowd pleasing energy earned it screenings as a popular choice for entertainment.
Reception and themes: The movie lands as a breezy mass audience pick, leaning on misidentity, teamwork, and fast paced action. It shows how two very different men push each other toward practical choices when lives depend on it, with humor amplified by timing. It keeps momentum through gag heavy scenes.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences mostly treat The Man from Toronto as a loud, disposable weekend watch that leans on Kevin Hart playing himself and Woody Harrelson delivering a goofy, over-the-top buddy vibe. Plus the plot is silly and feels a bit dated, the stunts and effects look cheap, and the movie could have shaved ten or fifteen minutes off to move faster. Still, Hart and Harrelson bounce off each other enough to keep it from sinking entirely, delivering a few laughs even when the premise never feels fresh.
Details
- Release Date
- December 23, 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 488 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Escape Artists +3 more
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Kevin Hart
Teddy
Woody Harrelson
The Man from Toronto
Kaley Cuoco
Anne
Jasmine Mathews
Lori
Lela Loren
Daniela Marin
Pierson Fodé
The Man from Miami
Jencarlos Canela
Agent Santoro
Ellen Barkin
The Handler
Ronnie Rowe
Agent Davis
Alejandro De Hoyos
Colonel Marin
Director: Patrick Hughes
Written by: Chris Bremner, Robbie Fox, Jason Blumenthal