Free Time

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Free Time

2024

1h 18m

Comedy

Drama

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Drew is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and "embrace life." Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it's not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom. Led by Colin Burgess and featuring a wide ensemble of New York City's funniest performers, Ryan Martin Brown's debut feature is an uproarious comedy -- filmed on location in the midst of America's "Great Resignation" -- about the search for meaning in the modern world.

Jordan Mintzer

The Hollywood Reporter

04/03/2024

Keenly observed and winningly performed.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

03/23/2024

It kind of floats away as you're watching it, but it has a fascinating core idea... It's promising, and I'd like to see another film by this director.

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Christian Zilko

IndieWire

03/22/2024

B-

Rather than a spirited diatribe about the need to step away from our desks and live life, it’s a thoughtful little comedy about how those soul-crushing hours in the office have the unintended benefit of giving us a personal life that’s worth missing.

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Elissa Suh

Moviepudding (Substack)

04/11/2024

A satirical portrait of disaffected youth, Ryan Martin Brown’s concise almost unbearably hilarious film is small in scale but suggestive of something larger in spirit as it dramatizes the Millennial Resignation and elevates it into fable.

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Brian Farvour

The Playlist

03/26/2024

B+

At 76 minutes, “Free Time” is a short, easy watch, one that might not leave a lasting impression but manages to succeed in anticipating what’s next for Burgess and director Ryan Martin Brown.

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Caleb Hammond

The Film Stage

03/25/2024

B+

Free Time’s strength comes in allowing ample room for grace alongside its indictments. Eschewing self-righteousness, Free Time merely presents a collection of observations on how modern life often plays out like an absurdist comedy.

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leah k

04/06/2024

Pets of it were mildly funny. It was like a film school student's film.

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Susan C

04/05/2024

One of the two or three most depressing movies Ive ever seen.

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Zaheer P

@RT76598693 01/18/2025

Unfunny and not very inspiring The main character is not likeable or believable. Plot is also weak and pointless.

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Jerry & Christine M

@RT14595481 04/01/2024

A film about a young man's struggle on if life is a better journey to have a corporate career or to find his way as a creative independent soul/entrepreneur. A struggle we all can associate with when we are just starting out. A well written and produced film by Ryan Martin Brown. A definite see. Hopefully this movie will work its way through the independent film Industry.

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Allen G

@RT05773217 03/31/2024

Cringy, not very funny, not well written or directed. Best part was that it was short.

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Viviana R

@RT62717769 03/31/2024

Brilliant director and producer! Wonderful cast! Points out what our society is experiencing now!

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Synopsis

Drew is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and "embrace life." Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it's not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom. Led by Colin Burgess and featuring a wide ensemble of New York City's funniest performers, Ryan Martin Brown's debut feature is an uproarious comedy -- filmed on location in the midst of America's "Great Resignation" -- about the search for meaning in the modern world.

Director: Ryan Martin Brown
Producer: Paula González-Nasser, Mackenzie Jamieson, Nolan Kelly, Justin Zuckerman
Screenwriter: Ryan Martin Brown
Distributor: Cartilage Films
Production Co: 5th Floor Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.1K
Runtime: 1h 18m