Movie

Forelock

2026 · 96 min

A breezy, offbeat buddy comedy that coasts on absurd situations and easy charm, with just enough criminal tension to keep you watching.

Tagline: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN
Overview: A naive fitness enthusiast looks for a fresh start in Los Angeles, but collides with a Hollywood Boulevard grifter who exploits his uncanny resemblance to the world's most famous superhero.
How it feels: Light, absurd, satirical and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, deception, friendship, crime
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
deception
friendship
crime
ambition
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild