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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic415.3Rotten Tomatoes29%48%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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

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Not for big ideas, tears or scares.

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Story

Heroes are made in America.

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Military Action
  • Blockbuster Spectacle
  • Team-Based Heroics
  • Global Threat Stakes
  • Visually Loud & Energetic
  • Patriotic Fantasy
  • Fast-Paced Plot
  • Special Effects Heavy
  • Cheerful Machismo
  • Popcorn Entertainment

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Jon M. Chu
Written by
Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Produced by
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner
Music by
Henry Jackman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 27, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
March 27, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$130 million
Box office
$372 million
Available in
105 countries

Tropes

You're Insane!, Empty Quiver, Shown Their Work +9

  • You're Insane!
  • Empty Quiver
  • Shown Their Work
  • "No Peeking!" Request
  • "Blind Idiot" Translation
  • Pineapple Surprise
  • Shirtless Scene
  • No Hugging, No Kissing
  • Outrun the Fireball
  • Curse Cut Short
  • Sequel Hook
  • Throwing Your Sword Always Works

12 of 149 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream G.I. Joe: Retaliation?"

Questions about G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream G.I. Joe: Retaliation?

Paramount+HooplaMGM+

In the United States, G.I. Joe: Retaliation streams on Paramount+ and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. 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 40 other countries.

Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation a sequel?

  1. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
  2. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).

Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching G.I. Joe: Retaliation?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation 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 G.I. Joe: Retaliation use?

You're Insane!Empty QuiverShown Their Work"No Peeking!" Request"Blind Idiot" TranslationPineapple SurpriseShirtless SceneNo Hugging, No KissingOutrun the FireballCurse Cut ShortSequel HookThrowing Your Sword Always Worksand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 tropes for it, including You're Insane!, Empty Quiver, and Shown Their Work.