The Toxic Avenger Unrated
Seen it?2025 | 102 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Deadpool or The Suicide Squad, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 502K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Macon Blair
- Peter DinklageWinston / Toxie, the Hero
- Jacob TremblayWade, the Kid
- Taylour PaigeJ.J. Doherty, the Wild Card
- Julia DavisKissy Sturnevan, his Associate
- Jonny CoyneThad Barkabus, the Big Boss
- Elijah WoodFritz Garbinger, his Creepy Brother
- Kevin BaconBob Garbinger, the Villain
- David YowGuthrie Stockins, the Wise Hobo
- Sarah NilesMayor Togar
- Shaun DooleyMel Ferd, the Crusading Reporter