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The Foot Fist Way

Play trailer Poster for The Foot Fist Way R,  2008,  1h 24m,  Comedy/ Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 53% 79 Reviews Tomatometer 46% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
53% Tomatometer 79 Reviews 46% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Fred Simmons (Danny R. McBride), a bombastic but hopelessly inept master of a strip-mall dojo, falls to pieces upon discovering his wife's (Mary Jane Bostic) infidelity. Hoping to rebuild his shattered self-respect, he sets out on a quest to meet his longtime movie idol, Chuck The Truck Wallace (Ben Best), star of the Seven Rings of Pain trilogy.
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Critics Consensus

The rough edges and biting humor of this martial arts comedy will keep audiences laughing and cringing in turns.

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Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Oct 18, 2008
1.5/4
It's almost funny, or theoretically funny. It's just not actually funny. Go to Full Review
David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 26, 2008
From a bunch of minor Judd Apatow protégés, a dispiriting low-budget series of witless, misogynistic sketches masquerading as comedy. Go to Full Review
Phelim O'Neill Guardian Sep 26, 2008
3/5
Shot on video, more vérité than mockumentary in style, Foot Fist shames bigger-budgeted fare with its gags-to-bucks ratio. Go to Full Review
Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus Apr 10, 2020
The Foot Fist Way has a chance at real cult comedy status. But I would also say that it isn't as incredibly unique as I would have hoped. But as I found myself laughing at the absurdity and the story, I realized I was really engaged by McBride... Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jun 4, 2012
3/4
Milks the character and his foibles for all the laughs he's worth--which prove to be plenty. Go to Full Review
Austin Kennedy Sin Magazine Oct 24, 2008
2.5/4
Being a filmmaker myself, I have an affection for directors who gather all the money they can and just go for it. But the humor is not consistent enough for me to fully recommend this. Go to Full Review
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Harry W Jul 27, 2018 Ive watched this movie 7 times now. I think its Danny Mcbrides best performace so far. Its a story I have seen echoed through the various Martial Arts schools Ive been too, with one extra ingredient. Comedy!! This film is funny. I love the writing by the 3 main actors. They should be proud. Jody Hill does a nice job directing as well. I really like the soundtrack by Pyramid as well. Dog wild in heaven rocks. This movie might not appeal to people who take themselves too seriously though. For example the dark critics on this site (as you can see by their reviews). Personally,I think they may not have been born with the humor gene. If you love a good roast, then check this one out!! Well done guys!. See more
Ron W Feb 21, 2018 The first act of this movie is phenomenal but everything else went down from their. Danny McBride is hilarious as always and his sidekick little Latino kid is great. Everybody else was ok. In the end it's a mediocre movie. I still want an eastbound and down movie. See more
George W Apr 28, 2017 Your mom won't like this but I thought it was very funny!
Anakin R Jun 4, 2008 I LOL'ed. I love Danny McBride's humor, though.
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Jody Hill

Director

Danny McBride

Fred Simmons

Mary Jane Bostic

Suzie Simmons

Ben Best

Chuck "The Truck" Wallace

Spencer Moreno

Julio

Carlos Lopez

Henry

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The Foot Fist Way

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Movie Info

Synopsis Fred Simmons (Danny R. McBride), a bombastic but hopelessly inept master of a strip-mall dojo, falls to pieces upon discovering his wife's (Mary Jane Bostic) infidelity. Hoping to rebuild his shattered self-respect, he sets out on a quest to meet his longtime movie idol, Chuck The Truck Wallace (Ben Best), star of the Seven Rings of Pain trilogy.
Director
Jody Hill
Producer
Jennifer Chikes, Erin Gates, Jody Hill, Robbie Hill
Screenwriter
Jody Hill, Danny McBride, Ben Best
Production Co
MTV Films, Gary Sanchez Productions
Rating
R (Strong Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$233.6K
Runtime
1h 24m
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