Self Reliance (2024) free download

Self Reliance is a 2023 American comedy thriller film written, directed by and starring Jake Johnson in his feature length directorial debut. The film also stars Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Mary Holland, Emily Hampshire, and Christopher Lloyd.

The plot follows Tommy Walcott (Johnson), a lonely man who participates in a dark web reality show where he must survive 30 days without being killed by "hunters" in order to win a million dollars. The catch is that participants can only be attacked when they are completely alone.

Key points about Self Reliance:

- Premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 11, 2023

- Released theatrically in the U.S. for one night on January 3, 2024, followed by a streaming release on Hulu on January 12, 2024

- Holds a 72% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 58 reviews

- Praised for its interesting premise and Johnson's performance, but some critics felt it played it too safe and lacked consistent laughs

- Marks Johnson's feature directorial debut, showcasing his strengths as a writer and actor

While not a perfect film, Self Reliance offers an entertaining high-concept premise with good performances, especially from leads Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick. It's a solid debut from Johnson as a director that demonstrates his comedic talents, even if it doesn't fully capitalize on the potential of its unique storyline.