The Tallyman (2026)
Story overview
The Tallyman is a short 11-minute action-adventure comedy from 2026, directed by and starring Ryan J. Diaz. It follows an up-and-coming vigilante, the Tallyman, who confronts his biggest threat yet when he encounters a larger-than-life figure. With a runtime under 12 minutes, it's a brief, likely fast-paced superhero-style story blending action with comedic elements.
Parent Guide
A very short action-adventure comedy with a vigilante premise; suitable for most kids 8+ due to brief runtime and likely mild content, but preview recommended as unrated.
Content breakdown
Expect some stylized action or conflict typical of vigilante stories, but comedy may soften it; peril likely minimal given short duration.
A 'larger-than-life' villain could be intimidating, but comedy and short length likely keep it from being deeply scary.
No information on language; assume minimal to none given genres and runtime, but unrated status means possible mild expressions.
Unlikely given genres and brief runtime; no indication of such content.
Not expected in this short, action-focused film; no information suggests otherwise.
Short duration and comedic elements likely keep emotional highs and lows moderate; may have moments of excitement or mild tension.
Parent tips
This is a very short film (11 minutes) rated not yet, so preview it first if possible. Given the vigilante theme, expect some stylized action or conflict, but the comedy genre suggests it may be lighthearted. Since it's brief, it could be a quick watch for older kids, but the lack of a rating means content is uncertain—consider the director's style if familiar.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was your favorite part?
- Was the Tallyman funny or serious?
- Did you feel scared at any point?
- What did the Tallyman do to be a hero?
- How was the villain 'larger than life'?
- What made it an adventure?
- Do you think vigilantes are good or bad? Why?
- How did the comedy affect the action scenes?
- What would you do in the Tallyman's situation?
- How does this short film compare to longer superhero movies?
- What themes about justice does it explore?
- Is the comedy effective in reducing tension?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.