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The Suicide Squad
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Directed by James Gunn. With Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena.
74.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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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74.4/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSupervillains 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Suicide Squad.
MoviHero lists July 28, 2021 as the release date for The Suicide Squad. James Gunn is the listed director. The listed cast includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 28, 2021
GenresAdventure · Comedy · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorJames Gunn
CastMargot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Suicide Squad runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 74.4/100 (7.439/10) from 10,029 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
OTHER PERSPECTIVES
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Viewer reaction
“From Director JAMES GUNN : "The Supremely Delectable Art Of, Er, HOMICIDE, 101🤦♂️💥😅" A -{ B I G }- Screen Micro Review .”
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“I certainly could have tolerated a LOT more comedic lines.”
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“For sure has its moments and also has James Gunn's fingerprints with the dark humor.”
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“I was pleasantly surprised by this one, I had not watched any trailers in the run up to watching it but I was expecting it…”
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“This is one fun and violent superhero movie that is just entertaining.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherColonel Rick FlagColonel Rick Flag appears in The Suicide Squad (2021).Open character guide voiceKing SharkKing Shark appears in The Suicide Squad (2021).Open character guide otherBloodsportBloodsport appears in The Suicide Squad (2021).Open character guide otherPeacemakerPeacemaker appears in The Suicide Squad (2021).Open character guide otherAmanda WallerAmanda Waller appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2016-2021, portrayed by Viola Davis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherHarley QuinnHarley Quinn appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2016-2021, portrayed by Margot Robbie. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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