Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
Kernel Score: 76% · 11,001 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2017-09-20
Runtime: 141 minutes
Is Kingsman: The Golden Circle worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A louder, sillier sequel that has fun ideas and a great cast but lacks the sharpness of the first film. It's too long and uneven, with extreme violence played for laughs.
Watch it if you
- loved the first Kingsman
- enjoy stylish, violent comic action
- like spy parodies
Skip it if you
- want a tight story
- dislike gory action played for laughs
Best for: Action night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Kingsman: The Golden Circle
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Kingsman: The Golden Circle is an R-rated action-comedy spy sequel with over-the-top violence and a psychopathic villain.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated spy action with a 'psychopathic' villain and exaggerated, stylized combat sequences.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated action-comedy typical of frequent crude language and innuendo.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Kingsman: The Golden Circle
If you liked Kingsman: The Golden Circle, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: The first film, which is sharper and fresher.
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — 86%: Action-comedy that sends up its genre.
- Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) — 82%: Spy action with strong stunts.
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) — 86%: Big, modern spy-action spectacle.
- Deadpool (2016) — 87%: Irreverent, violent comic-book action.
- X-Men: First Class (2011) — 84%: Stylish origin story with a good cast.
Director
Cast
- Taron Egerton as Eggsy
- Colin Firth as Harry Hart
- Julianne Moore as Poppy
- Mark Strong as Merlin
- Hanna Alström as Princess Tilde
- Halle Berry as Ginger
- Pedro Pascal as Whiskey
- Channing Tatum as Tequila
- Edward Holcroft as Charlie
- Jeff Bridges as Champ
Kingsman: The Golden Circle FAQ
Is Kingsman: The Golden Circle worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A louder, sillier sequel that has fun ideas and a great cast but lacks the sharpness of the first film. It's too long and uneven, with extreme violence played for laughs.
Where can I watch Kingsman: The Golden Circle?
In the US you can stream Kingsman: The Golden Circle on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Kingsman: The Golden Circle OK for kids?
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Kingsman: The Golden Circle is an R-rated action-comedy spy sequel with over-the-top violence and a psychopathic villain.
What movies are like Kingsman: The Golden Circle?
If you liked Kingsman: The Golden Circle, try Kingsman: The Secret Service, Hot Fuzz, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.