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Sucker Punch

2011·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic336.3Rotten Tomatoes23%47%
IMDb6.1Metacritic336.3Rotten Tomatoes23%47%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, the mind, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

You will be unprepared.

A young woman, institutionalized by her abusive stepfather, retreats into a vivid fantasy world where she envisions a plan to escape. Gathering a group of fellow inmates, she embarks on a quest to collect five mystical items, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Action FantasyVisually StrikingPsychological ThrillerDreamlikeFemale EmpowermentStylized ViolenceSymbolic StorytellingComplex Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Zack Snyder, Kimi Webber, Paul Barry
Written by:
Zack Snyder, Zack Snyder, Steve Shibuya
Produced by:
Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Christopher DeFaria
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, Marius de Vries, Geoffrey G. Rubay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sucker Punch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sucker Punch legally?

HBO Max

Sucker Punch is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sucker Punch worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sucker Punch rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sucker Punch?

1 h 50 min

Sucker Punch runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sucker Punch?

Critics28
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Sucker Punch higher (57) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Sucker Punch a box office hit?

Budget$82 million
Box office$90 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $82 million to make and earned $90 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Sucker Punch in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sucker Punch?

122ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+108

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sucker Punch in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sucker Punch use?

Rule of SexyDouble-Meaning TitleFirst-Person Peripheral NarratorDoesn't Like GunsChekhov's ArmouryEscapismPlot CouponWorld of Action GirlsYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessInterplay of Sex and ViolenceLarge HamWrongfully Committedand 206 more

TV Tropes lists 218 storytelling tropes for Sucker Punch, including Rule of Sexy, Double-Meaning Title, First-Person Peripheral Narrator.