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Suicide Squad

2016·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic405.9Rotten Tomatoes26%58%

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A , fantasy movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Worst. Heroes. Ever.

From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.
Stylized Superhero ActionIconic Pop SoundtrackChaotic Ensemble CastVisual SpectacleDark Comic Book ToneFast-Paced BlockbusterCampy Anti-HeroesDC Universe EntryHigh-Energy EditingMargot Robbie's Star Turn

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Directed by:
David Ayer
Written by:
David Ayer
Produced by:
Charles Roven, Richard Suckle
Composed by:
Steven Price

Sequels and Prequels

Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad (2016)
GoodWatch score 45
The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad (2021)
GoodWatch score 77

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Where can I stream Suicide Squad?

HBO Max

In the United States, Suicide Squad streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Suicide Squad worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is there a sequel to Suicide Squad?

  1. Suicide Squad (2016)
  2. The Suicide Squad (2021)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Suicide Squad (2021).

Is Suicide Squad okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Was Suicide Squad a box office hit?

Budget$175 million
Box office$749 million

Yes: it cost about $175 million to make and earned $749 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Suicide Squad use?

Skull for a HeadMythology GagForeshadowingScapegoatBad Guy BarFeet-First IntroductionBig "SHUT UP!"Adaptational VillainyRe-CutSpent Shells ShowerBeast ManTeam Titleand 269 more

TV Tropes lists 281 tropes for it, including Skull for a Head, Mythology Gag, and Foreshadowing.