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Deadpool

2016·Movie
1h 48min·R
IMDb8.0Metacritic658.0Rotten Tomatoes85%90%

Where to watch

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TV

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Relentless energy, very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Physical Comedy9

World

Pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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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.
Meta-Superhero SatireR-Rated Action ComedyFourth Wall BreakingPop Culture ReferencesGory & ViolentWitty DialogueAnti-Hero OriginHigh-Energy PacingIrreverent Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Tim Miller, Robert Alonzo, Bryan Goeres
Written by:
Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Rob Liefeld
Produced by:
Ryan Reynolds, Stan Lee, Simon Kinberg
Composed by:
Paul Massey, Ai-Ling Lee, Will Files

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Deadpool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadpool legally?

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TV

Deadpool is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV 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 Deadpool worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadpool rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Deadpool?

1 h 48 min

Deadpool runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Deadpool based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadpool?

Critics75
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Deadpool higher (83) than critics (75). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Deadpool in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deadpool?

90ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+76

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadpool in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Deadpool, including Lodged Blade Removal, Dissimile, Blatant Lies.