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Deadpool

2016Movie1 h 48 minR

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic658.0Rotten Tomatoes85%90%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic658.0Rotten Tomatoes85%90%

Summary

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth.

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Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Tim Miller
Written by
Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Produced by
Ryan Reynolds, Simon Kinberg, Lauren Shuler Donner
Music by
Tom Holkenborg

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Facts

February 9, 2016 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
February 9, 2016
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$58 million
Box office
$783 million
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Lodged Blade Removal, Dissimile, Blatant Lies +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Deadpool?"

Questions about Deadpool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadpool?

Disney+

In the United States, Deadpool streams on Disney+. 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 62 other countries.

Is Deadpool worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65).

Will Deadpool make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly dark humor (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Deadpool?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for non-linear narrative.

Was Deadpool a box office hit?

Budget$58 million
Box office$783 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $58 million to make and earned $783 million worldwide, 13.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Deadpool use?

Lodged Blade RemovalDissimileBlatant LiesI Have Your WifeArc WordsDie or FlyCelebrity ParadoxContinuity RebootWacky Marriage ProposalHealing FactorToo Much InformationBoom, Headshot!and 422 more

TV Tropes lists 434 tropes for it, including Lodged Blade Removal, Dissimile, and Blatant Lies.