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The Suicide Squad

2021 · 2h 12m · Action · Comedy · Adventure

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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 drop…

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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.

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WORTH ITSupervillains 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 drop…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a mystery that asks you to keep track of clues and unanswered questions
02A fuller 132-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.4/10 TMDB audience score across 9,856 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Suicide Squad?

The Suicide Squad belongs in your night if you want questions, clues, and reveals to keep pulling you forward. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a fuller 132-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want questions, clues, and reveals to keep pulling you forward
02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow
03you want a fuller 132-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you do not want to spend the night tracking clues or waiting for answers
02you want something quiet and unhurried
03you are avoiding supernatural or frightening material tonight

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

James Gunn portrait
James GunnDirector
Margot Robbie portrait
Margot RobbieHarley Quinn
Idris Elba portrait
Idris ElbaBloodsport
John Cena portrait
John CenaPeacemaker
Joel Kinnaman portrait
Joel KinnamanColonel Rick Flag
Sylvester Stallone portrait
Sylvester StalloneKing Shark (voice)
Viola Davis portrait
Viola DavisAmanda Waller
David Dastmalchian portrait
David DastmalchianPolka-Dot Man
Daniela Melchior portrait
Daniela MelchiorRatcatcher 2
Michael Rooker portrait
Michael RookerSavant