Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | The Fall Guy |
| Director | David Leitch |
| Genre | Action comedy |
| Based On | 1980s TV series created by Glen A. Larson |
| Lead Cast | Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu |
| Composer | Dominic Lewis |
| US Release | May 3, 2024 |
| Studio | Universal Pictures |
| Box Office | ~$181 million worldwide on a $125–150 million budget |
| Critical Reception | 85% on Rotten Tomatoes |
The Fall Guy Soundtrack: Directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce, The Fall Guy is an American action comedy film released in theaters on May 3, 2024.
The film is loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same name created by Glen A. Larson. Now over two years old, it has a confirmed box-office run and critical reception, updated below.
About The Fall Guy
The film follows Colt Seavers, a stuntman who left the business a year ago to concentrate on his physical and mental health. But he’s drawn back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio film, directed by his ex, goes missing.
The cast includes Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, Emily Blunt as Jody Moreno, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tom Ryder, Hannah Waddingham as Gail Meyer, Teresa Palmer as Iggy Starr, Stephanie Hsu as Alma Milan, Winston Duke as Dan Tucker, Ben Knight as Dressler, Adam Dunn as Nigel, and Jack Doherty as the Metalstorm Transport Captain. In a mid-credits scene, original 1980s series stars Lee Majors and Heather Thomas reprise their roles, with Majors credited as “The Fall Guy”; Jason Momoa also has an uncredited cameo as himself.
Who composed The Fall Guy Soundtrack?
Dominic Lewis composed the score for The Fall Guy. He is a British film and television composer who first worked in various music departments for film projects before turning to solo work, beginning with Free Birds. Leitch brought him back after their previous collaboration on Bullet Train (2022); Lewis’s other credits include Peter Rabbit, The Man in the High Castle, and Violent Night.
“Unknown Stuntman” (the original series’ theme song, first performed by Lee Majors) is covered by Blake Shelton for this film’s soundtrack.
The Fall Guy Soundtrack List
- Wind of Change – Scorpions: The 1990 power ballad by the German rock band, featured among the film’s licensed tracks.
- I Was Made for Lovin’ You – KISS: A recurring needle-drop used throughout the film; Yungblud recorded a cover version specifically for the soundtrack album.
Official Trailer
- You Give Love a Bad Name — Bon Jovi: This 1986 track from the album Slippery When Wet was used in the film’s marketing trailer; according to music outlet NME, it does not actually appear in the finished film.
- All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift: This track is from Red (Taylor’s Version), Swift’s 2021 re-recording of her 2012 album Red.
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score. You can also watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube below.
External Link: Wikipedia
Box Office and Reception
The Fall Guy opened domestically to a soft $27.7 million and went on to gross approximately $181 million worldwide against a $125–150 million production budget, making it one of 2024’s more notable box-office disappointments despite a warm critical reception. The film holds an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics and audiences praising Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s chemistry and the film’s stunt-work-driven action comedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Fall Guy soundtrack?
Dominic Lewis composed the score, reuniting with director David Leitch after scoring Bullet Train (2022).
Is “You Give Love a Bad Name” actually in The Fall Guy?
The Bon Jovi track appears in the film’s trailer, but according to NME it was not used in the final cut of the movie.
Who plays Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy?
Ryan Gosling plays Colt Seavers, opposite Emily Blunt as Jody Moreno and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tom Ryder.
Did the original Fall Guy stars appear in the 2024 film?
Yes. Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, stars of the original 1980s TV series, reprise their roles in a mid-credits scene.
How did The Fall Guy perform at the box office?
Despite positive reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film grossed about $181 million worldwide against a $125–150 million budget, making it one of 2024’s biggest box-office disappointments.
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