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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic325.2Rotten Tomatoes33%50%

A breakneck, thrilling adventure movie about war and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

When all else fails, they don't.

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Military Action
  • Toy Commercial Aesthetic
  • Next-Gen Tech Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Brand Revival
  • Global Conspiracy Thriller
  • Choreographed Stunt Work
  • Blockbuster Popcorn Flick
  • Ensemble Team Dynamics
  • CGI-Heavy Warfare

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Sommers
Written by
Stephen Sommers, Stuart Beattie, Michael B. Gordon
Produced by
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Bob Ducsay, Brian Goldner
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 3, 2009 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 2009
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Scottish Gaelic
Made in
United States, Czechia, France, Japan
Budget
$175 million
Box office
$303 million
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Testosterone Poisoning, You Killed My Father, Adaptational Skimpiness +9

  • Testosterone Poisoning
  • You Killed My Father
  • Adaptational Skimpiness
  • Hot Sub-on-Sub Action
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • More than Mind Control
  • Standardized Leader
  • Final Battle-Induced Shirt Loss
  • Deceptive Disciple
  • The Baroness
  • Workout Fanservice
  • Siding with the Suffering

12 of 213 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?"

Questions about G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra streams on Paramount+ and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is there a sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

  1. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
  2. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013).

Is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra use?

Testosterone PoisoningYou Killed My FatherAdaptational SkimpinessHot Sub-on-Sub ActionTrailers Always SpoilMore than Mind ControlStandardized LeaderFinal Battle-Induced Shirt LossDeceptive DiscipleThe BaronessWorkout FanserviceSiding with the Sufferingand 201 more

TV Tropes lists 213 tropes for it, including Testosterone Poisoning, You Killed My Father, and Adaptational Skimpiness.