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The Man from Toronto

The Man from Toronto is a 2022 American action comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Man from Toronto is a 2022 American action comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes. It stars Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson and was released by Netflix on June 24, 2022. The plot centres on a case of mistaken identity involving a bungling entrepreneur and a notorious assassin known as the Man from Toronto.

Plot

The film follows a mistaken-identity scenario in which Teddy, a hapless entrepreneur, is confused with a deadly assassin known as the Man from Toronto. The confusion draws them into a dangerous situation involving criminals and law enforcement.

Cast and characters

Kevin Hart stars as Teddy, while Woody Harrelson plays the title assassin. Supporting cast members include Kaley Cuoco, Jasmine Mathews, Lela Loren, Pierson Fodé, Jencarlos Canela, and Ellen Barkin.

Release

The film was released internationally on Netflix on June 24, 2022. Sources also note that it was originally associated with Sony before moving to Netflix.

Reception

Critical response was mixed to negative, with reviews describing the film as an action-comedy built from familiar genre elements. Individual reviews cited the film’s tone, structure, and performance style as points of criticism.

Key facts

  • The film is a 2022 American action comedy directed by Patrick Hughes.
  • Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson play the two lead characters.
  • The story is built around a mistaken-identity premise involving an entrepreneur and an assassin.
  • Netflix released the film on June 24, 2022.
  • The film has a runtime of about 110–112 minutes in listed sources.
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Canadian context

The title references Toronto, Canada’s largest city, though the film is an American production and was distributed by Netflix.[1][4][9]

Frequently asked questions

What is The Man from Toronto about?
It follows a mistaken identity case where a bumbling entrepreneur is mistaken for a feared assassin known as the Man from Toronto.
Who directed The Man from Toronto?
Patrick Hughes directed the film.
Who stars in The Man from Toronto?
The film stars Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, with Kaley Cuoco, Jasmine Mathews, Lela Loren, Pierson Fodé, Jencarlos Canela, and Ellen Barkin.
When was The Man from Toronto released?
Netflix released it on June 24, 2022.
What genre is The Man from Toronto?
It is an action comedy film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_Toronto_(2022_film)
    Supports: Director, release date, cast, and basic film identification.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11671006/
    Supports: Premise and release date.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_man_from_toronto_2022
    Supports: Genre, director, runtime, release date, and synopsis.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81251628
    Supports: Official synopsis, cast, genre, and release platform.
  5. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/23/the-man-from-toronto-kevin-hart-netflix
    Supports: Release context and move to Netflix.
  6. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-man-from-toronto-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Runtime, title role description, and reception context.