Once Upon a Deadpool (2018)
Kernel Score: 80% · 832 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2018-12-11
Runtime: 118 minutes
Overview
A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story that's full of magic, wonder, and zero Fs.
Once Upon a Deadpool parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Deadpool holiday spoof retains crude, irreverent humor despite being reframed as a PG-13 fairy-tale narration.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film includes superhero action sequences carried over from its R-rated source material, now toned down.
- Language: Some — Though reworked to a PG-13 framing device, the film retains Deadpool's characteristically crude and irreverent comedic tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Juggernaut (voice)
- Josh Brolin as Cable
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa
- Julian Dennison as Firefist
- Zazie Beetz as Domino
- T.J. Miller as Weasel
- Leslie Uggams as Blind Al
- Karan Soni as Dopinder
- Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead
- Jack Kesy as Black Tom
Once Upon a Deadpool FAQ
Is Once Upon a Deadpool good?
Once Upon a Deadpool has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 832 audience ratings.
Is Once Upon a Deadpool OK for kids?
Once Upon a Deadpool is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Deadpool holiday spoof retains crude, irreverent humor despite being reframed as a PG-13 fairy-tale narration.
What movies are like Once Upon a Deadpool?
If you liked Once Upon a Deadpool, try The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Alita: Battle Angel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Henry Danger: The Movie.