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The Man from Toronto

"Hitman meets dead man."

Movie PG-13 2022 1h 53m 6.4 /10
Directed by Patrick Hughes

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

6.4/10
from 488 ratings

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

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Cast

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

Teddy

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

The Man from Toronto

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Anne

Jasmine Mathews

Jasmine Mathews

Lori

Lela Loren

Lela Loren

Daniela Marin

Pierson Fodé

Pierson Fodé

The Man from Miami

Jencarlos Canela

Jencarlos Canela

Agent Santoro

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

The Handler

Ronnie Rowe

Ronnie Rowe

Agent Davis

Alejandro De Hoyos

Alejandro De Hoyos

Colonel Marin

Director: Patrick Hughes

Written by: Chris Bremner, Robbie Fox, Jason Blumenthal

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The Man from Toronto is available to stream on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

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With a rating of 6.4/10 from 488 viewers, The Man from Toronto is considered solid entertainment worth checking out. It's a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy stories.

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. ...

Woody Harrelson plays The Man from Toronto. Kevin Hart's Teddy, a bumbling entrepreneur, teams up with him after a case of mistaken identity.

Kevin Hart plays Teddy, a bumbling entrepreneur who ends up teaming with The Man from Toronto. The duo's unlikely partnership drives the movie's humor and action.