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🚑 CODE 3 (2025) – A High-Octane, Heartfelt Ride with Paramedics on the Edge | Cast, Plot & Release Date Details

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    Boxofficehype
  • Jul 15
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CODE 3 (2025) – A High-Octane, Heartfelt Ride with Paramedics on the Edge | Cast, Plot & Release Date Details

🚑 CODE 3: A High-Octane, Heartfelt Ride with Paramedics on the Edge


What happens when comedy crashes head-on into chaos? You get CODE 3, a fast-paced, character-driven action comedy that gives viewers a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly moving glimpse into the lives of first responders who are barely holding it together.

Premiering to a strong reception at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 12, 2024, and set for wide release in the U.S. on September 12, 2025, CODE 3 is already building buzz as a refreshing entry in the action-comedy genre — with a conscience.


🚹 Plot: One Last Shift, One Wild Ride


Randy (Rainn Wilson), a paramedic teetering on the brink of emotional and physical burnout, is ready to hang up his trauma shears and quit the job that has consumed him. But before he can ride off into the sunset, he’s assigned to train his replacement — Jessica (Aimee Carrero), a sharp, no-nonsense rookie who’s entering the high-stakes world of emergency response with wide eyes and even wider ambition.


What was supposed to be a “normal” 24-hour shift quickly spirals into an adrenaline-fueled, laugh-and-cry-out-loud day of emergencies, absurd calls, and self-discovery. Along the way, they cross paths with characters like Mike (Lil Rel Howery), Randy’s boisterous colleague, and Shanice (Yvette Nicole Brown), a dispatcher who keeps them grounded
 sometimes.

As the clock ticks down on Randy’s final shift, he and Jessica form an unlikely bond that challenges them both to confront what it really means to save lives — and to save yourself.


🎭 Cast Highlights


  • Rainn Wilson (The Office) as Randy — a weary, wisecracking medic at his breaking point.

  • Aimee Carrero (The Menu, Elena of Avalor) as Jessica — smart, determined, and ready to prove herself.

  • Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Free Guy) as Mike — comic relief with a strong pulse on the streets.

  • Yvette Nicole Brown, Page Kennedy, Ayesha Harris, and Cameron Fuller round out a strong supporting cast that brings the city’s unpredictable energy to life.


🎬 Directed by Christopher Leone


Written by Leone and Patrick Pianezza, CODE 3 blends high-stakes drama with punchy humor and real emotional depth. Wayfarer Studios produce the film and features editing by Jay Friedkin, best known for his work on Mad Max: Fury Road — which tells you a bit about the film’s kinetic energy and rapid-fire pacing.


❀ Why You Should Watch CODE 3


  • It’s not just about saving lives — it’s about saving yourself. The film doesn’t shy away from the emotional and mental toll of frontline medical work.

  • A realistic look at burnout — without ever losing its sense of humor or heart.

  • One crazy shift, one unforgettable ride — perfect for fans of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Rookie, or Scrubs with a slightly darker edge.

  • Standout performances by Rainn Wilson and Aimee Carrero give this comedy real weight.


📅 Mark Your Calendar


CODE 3 rolls into U.S. theaters on September 12, 2025, a year after its TIFF debut — and it's shaping up to be one of the most grounded and gripping comedies of the year.


Whether you're in it for the laughs, the sirens, or the emotional gut-punch, CODE 3 is a shift you won’t want to miss.


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