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Code 3

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A pair of overworked, underpaid paramedics face a wild 24-hour shift when one quits and must train his rookie replacement. What begins as a routine day spirals into a chaotic ride full of emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected truths about life on the front lines.
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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Sep 15, 2025
3/4
There’s a beating heart at the center of this film that helps wallpaper over its flaws, a call for sincere action in a cruel and unjust world filled with people who, even as they may fight you, need your care. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine Aug 19, 2026
7/10
What is surprising about Code 3 is that it manages to tell a persistently funny workplace comedy while presenting a paramedic’s duties as shockingly unpleasant and incredibly stressful. Go to Full Review
Alex Bear Geek Girl Riot / RIOTUS Aug 19, 2026
B
Blending action, comedy, and (a cynical but still beating) heart, Code 3 is a love letter to the unsung heroes of our emergency services. A blood-soaked, disgusting, balls-out love letter, but a love letter nonetheless. Go to Full Review
Courtney Small Exclaim! Dec 20, 2025
Code 3 may initially wear the scrubs of a frantic gross-out comedy, but underneath its seemingly flimsy garbs exists pointed commentary on the various policies clogging up the arteries of the healthcare system. Go to Full Review
John Kirk Original Cin Dec 17, 2025
A
Wilson’s performance is thoughtful and moving. He shines when playing socially awkward characters, but in this case, his misanthropy isn’t comedic, but pitiable. Really – you just want to see Randy win one. Go to Full Review
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Dec 7, 2025
A
Bureaucracy and frustrating rules of a terrible health system are highlighted here in a way that most documentaries can't touch. The story about how empathetic people overcome all this is great and the acting is superb, especially by Rainn Wilson. Go to Full Review
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Mike Sep 22, 2025 Hilarious but fairly accurate depiction of the life of a medic at workThe ER Doc wouldve been told off a lot sooner through See more
Aidyn Sep 19, 2025 Fun packed movie that any first responder/ems will appreciate. It is also a great way to introduce your family and friends to the wildness that is EMS. This movie brilliantly balances dark humor, realistic calls and humanity all wrapped up in a great paced adventure. Rain Wilson masterfully portrays a skilled, yet burned out Paramedic in thr depth of LA. The film flows so well and there aren't any times when you feel like it is dragging on or having needless scenes. While the premise seems simple, it still manages to provide some twists and turns on the way. It is a must see!!!! See more
Jack Sep 19, 2025 Most real depiction of EMS to day! A must see! See more
Kevin S Sep 18, 2025 Accurate, entertaining, and funny. See more
Deepak Sep 18, 2025 Fast. Moving. Important. See more
joseph p Sep 18, 2025 Unexpectedly great!! I like Rainn Wilson and Rel Howry. The trailers looked good. And the reviews were almost too good to believe. But this film totally delivers on all fronts. Its hot all the feels from gut-wrenching to hilarious! And not a moment of space in between. A truly great film. See more
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Christopher Leone

Director

Rainn Wilson

Randy

Lil Rel Howery

Mike

Aimee Carrero

Jessica

Rob Riggle

Dr. Serano

Yvette Nicole Brown

Shanice

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Movie Info

Synopsis A pair of overworked, underpaid paramedics face a wild 24-hour shift when one quits and must train his rookie replacement. What begins as a routine day spirals into a chaotic ride full of emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected truths about life on the front lines.
Director
Christopher Leone
Producer
Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof, Lawrence Mattis, Matt Smith, Paul "Pizza" Pianezza
Screenwriter
Christopher Leone, Patrick Pianezza
Distributor
Aura Entertainment
Production Co
Circle of Confusion
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity|Some Drug Material|Violent Content/Bloody Images)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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