The Suicide Squad
Seen it?2021 | 132 min | Action, Comedy, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 and action fans. If you loved Deadpool or Deadpool & Wolverine, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$169 million worldwide on a $185 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Gunn
- Margot RobbieHarley Quinn
- Idris ElbaBloodsport
- John CenaPeacemaker
- Joel KinnamanColonel Rick Flag
- Sylvester StalloneKing Shark (voice)
- Viola DavisAmanda Waller
- David DastmalchianPolka-Dot Man
- Daniela MelchiorRatcatcher 2
- Michael RookerSavant
- Jai CourtneyCaptain Boomerang