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Barely Lethal

2015·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Click. Clique. Bang.

A 16-year-old international assassin yearning for a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that being popular can be more painful than getting water-boarded.
Teen Spy ComedyHigh School DramedyFish-Out-of-WaterAction-PackedComing-of-AgeLightheartedEnsemble CastSelf-Discovery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Barely Lethal legally?

Barely Lethal is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Barely Lethal worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barely Lethal rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Barely Lethal?

1 h 38 min

Barely Lethal runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barely Lethal?

Critics35
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Barely Lethal higher (47) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Barely Lethal a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$933,847

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $933,847 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Barely Lethal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barely Lethal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barely Lethal in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barely Lethal use?

The CameoFish out of WaterA Father to His MenThe AceAnd StarringSigil SpamDark Action GirlYou Fight Like a CowMs. FanserviceAlpha BitchThose Two GuysTorture Technicianand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Barely Lethal, including The Cameo, Fish out of Water, A Father to His Men.