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Sucker Punch

2011Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic336.3Rotten Tomatoes23%47%

A breakneck, dreamlike action movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout visual style and score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Stylized Action Fantasy
  • Music Video Aesthetic
  • Layered Reality Narrative
  • Female Empowerment Allegory
  • Visual Overload
  • Pastiche of Genres
  • High-Octane Choreography
  • Psychological Trauma Response
  • Cult Controversy

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Zack Snyder
Written by
Zack Snyder, Steve Shibuya
Produced by
Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder
Music by
Marius de Vries, Tyler Bates

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Facts

March 24, 2011 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
March 24, 2011
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$82 million
Box office
$90 million
Available in
113 countries

Tropes

Rule of Sexy, Double-Meaning Title, First-Person Peripheral Narrator +9

  • Rule of Sexy
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • First-Person Peripheral Narrator
  • Doesn't Like Guns
  • Chekhov's Armoury
  • Escapism
  • Plot Coupon
  • World of Action Girls
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Interplay of Sex and Violence
  • Large Ham
  • Wrongfully Committed

12 of 218 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sucker Punch?"

Questions about Sucker Punch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sucker Punch?

HBO Max

In the United States, Sucker Punch streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 93 other countries.

Is Sucker Punch worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Sucker Punch okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Sucker Punch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Rule of Sexy, Double-Meaning Title, and First-Person Peripheral Narrator.