Self Reliance (2024)

Synopsis

When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. Forced to seek companionship in unexpected places, he navigates the bizarre challenge with humor, paranoia, and a surprising search for connection.

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Where to watch

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• Hulu

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Cast

• Jake Johnson as Tommy
• Anna Kendrick as Maddy
• Natalie Morales as Theresa
• Andy Samberg as Andy Samberg
• Mary Holland as Amy
• Emily Hampshire as Mary
• Nancy Lenehan as Laurie
• Daryl J. Johnson as Malcolm
• Miriam Flynn as Becky Ann
• Boban Marjanović as 7 Foot Man

If you liked Self Reliance, try

• The Running Man
• Game Night
• The Running Man
• This Is the End
• Beau Is Afraid
• 15 Minutes
• A Simple Favor
• In the Mouth of Madness

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a quirky mix of comedy and thriller, Self Reliance is a great pick. Jake Johnson leads the cast in a story where a man takes on a deadly game for a million dollars, but with a twist: he can only be attacked when he’s alone. The catch is no one believes him, so he has to find companionship in the oddest places while juggling humor and paranoia. It’s a fun ride that feels like a blend of Game Night’s playful tension and the wild unpredictability of This Is the End. The 91-minute runtime makes it a quick watch, and the mix of familiar faces like Anna Kendrick and Andy Samberg adds a nice touch. If you like your thrillers with a side of laughs and a bit of heart, this one’s worth your time.