Release: 2023-12-14
Runtime: 1h 58m (118 minutes)
Dan Morgan is many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a celebrated car salesman. He's also a former assassin. And when his past catches up to his present, he's forced to take his unsuspecting family on a road trip unlike any other.
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Genres: Action, Comedy
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Ciarán Hinds, more
Mark Wahlberg
as Dan Morgan
Mark Wahlberg
as Dan Morgan
Ciarán Hinds
as McCaffrey
Ciarán Hinds
as McCaffrey
Maggie Q
as Gwen
Maggie Q
as Gwen
Michelle Monaghan
as Jessica Morgan
Michelle Monaghan
as Jessica Morgan
Saïd Taghmaoui
as Augie
Saïd Taghmaoui
as Augie
Zoe Colletti
as Nina Morgan
Zoe Colletti
as Nina Morgan
Dan Morgan is many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a celebrated car salesman. He's also a former assassin. And when his past catches up to his present, he's forced to take his unsuspecting family on a road trip unlike any other.
A thrilling road trip comedy.
The Family Plan is an action-comedy film released on 15 December 2023. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by David Coggeshall, the movie features Mark Wahlberg in the lead role. He plays Dan Morgan, a car salesman who leads a quiet life in the suburbs until his hidden past as a former government assassin threatens to surface.
Alongside Wahlberg, the film stars Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Ciarán Hinds, Maggie Q, and Saïd Taghmaoui.
In the film, Dan Morgan lives a peaceful life with his wife, Jessica, and their three kids. However, everything changes when a photo taken during a carnival outing exposes his past. Following a series of violent encounters, Dan decides to go on the run with his family to protect them. He navigates through various challenges, teaching his daughter martial arts along the way, and ultimately leading them to Las Vegas.
The production of the film began in late 2022. Despite receiving mostly negative reviews, The Family Plan quickly became the most-watched film on Apple TV+ shortly after its release. This success has even led to the announcement of a sequel currently in development.
As the story unfolds, Dan tries to reveal his true identity to his family while assuring their safety. The climax includes high-stakes confrontations, a surprising twist involving Dan’s father, and ultimately a fight for survival. The film concludes with the Morgans returning to their mundane lives, now with Dan running a security firm and Jessica coaching high school athletics.
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Although The Family Plan saw mixed reactions from critics, with many highlighting its predictable plot and lack of originality, there were also praises for its comedic elements and action sequences. Fans of Wahlberg may appreciate his performance, which some reviews noted as one of his more charismatic roles in years.
Looking ahead, fans can expect more from this franchise as the sequel is already in the works, promising to continue the thrilling adventures of the Morgan family.
