Deadpool (2016)
Kernel Score: 87% · 32,431 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2016-02-09
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is Deadpool worth watching?
Worth watching. A foul-mouthed, self-aware superhero comedy that makes fun of the genre while still delivering the action. It's quick and often funny, as long as the crude humour suits you.
Watch it if you
- like R-rated, joke-heavy action
- enjoy heroes who talk to the camera
- want a superhero film that doesn't take itself seriously
Skip it if you
- dislike crude humour and graphic violence
- want a deeper story or character arc
Best for: Laugh-out-loud night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Deadpool
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Deadpool parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Deadpool is a raunchy, extremely violent R-rated superhero comedy with crude humor, strong language, and sexual content for adults only.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic, stylized action including torture, disfigurement, and a mercenary's bloody revenge spree played partly for dark laughs.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — An R-rated romantic subplot with sexual content and raunchy adult humor.
- Language: Strong — Pervasive strong profanity and crude, twisted humor throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Deadpool
If you liked Deadpool, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Deadpool 2 (2018) — 85%: The sequel, with more jokes and a bigger cast.
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — 84%: Deadpool's later team-up, with the same cheeky humour.
- The Suicide Squad (2021) — 84%: Another R-rated superhero film that laughs at itself.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, violent spy action with a sense of humour.
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Marvel at its funniest, with a looser tone.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — 86%: Marvel sequel with the same jokey, irreverent tone.
Director
Tim Miller
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa
- Ed Skrein as Ajax
- T.J. Miller as Weasel
- Gina Carano as Angel Dust
- Leslie Uggams as Blind Al
- Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead
- Stefan Kapičić as Colossus (voice)
- Karan Soni as Dopinder
- Randal Reeder as Buck
Deadpool FAQ
Is Deadpool worth watching?
Worth watching. A foul-mouthed, self-aware superhero comedy that makes fun of the genre while still delivering the action. It's quick and often funny, as long as the crude humour suits you.
Where can I watch Deadpool?
In the US you can stream Deadpool on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Deadpool OK for kids?
Deadpool is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Deadpool is a raunchy, extremely violent R-rated superhero comedy with crude humor, strong language, and sexual content for adults only.
What movies are like Deadpool?
If you liked Deadpool, try Deadpool 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Suicide Squad and Kingsman: The Secret Service.