The Suicide Squad (2021)
Kernel Score: 84% · 9,420 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2021-07-28
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is The Suicide Squad worth watching?
Worth watching. A gory, funny and surprisingly sweet team-up of misfits, with James Gunn's trademark mix of jokes and heart. It's violent and silly, and a clear improvement on the first Suicide Squad film.
Watch it if you
- like violent, funny superhero films
- enjoy James Gunn's Guardians films
- want strange characters with heart
Skip it if you
- dislike gory violence
- want a serious superhero story
Best for: Night in with mates
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Suicide Squad
- Stream: YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Suicide Squad parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Suicide Squad is an ultra-violent superhero action-comedy featuring convict antiheroes on a lethal mission.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Features graphic gore, giant monster carnage, and frequent bloody violence throughout.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Includes crude humor with mild sexual references.
- Language: Strong — Contains frequent strong profanity throughout.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some background drinking and drug references appear.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Suicide Squad
If you liked The Suicide Squad, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Gunn's first film about a ragtag team of misfits
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — 89%: Gunn's emotional finale for his misfit team
- Deadpool (2016) — 87%: Violent, funny and rude hero comedy
- Deadpool 2 (2018) — 85%: More violent, funny and rude hero comedy
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Funny, colourful superhero blockbuster
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Violent, stylish spy comedy
Director
Cast
- Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
- Idris Elba as Bloodsport
- John Cena as Peacemaker
- Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag
- Sylvester Stallone as King Shark (voice)
- Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
- David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man
- Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2
- Michael Rooker as Savant
- Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang
The Suicide Squad FAQ
Is The Suicide Squad worth watching?
Worth watching. A gory, funny and surprisingly sweet team-up of misfits, with James Gunn's trademark mix of jokes and heart. It's violent and silly, and a clear improvement on the first Suicide Squad film.
Where can I watch The Suicide Squad?
In the US you can stream The Suicide Squad on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Suicide Squad OK for kids?
The Suicide Squad is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Suicide Squad is an ultra-violent superhero action-comedy featuring convict antiheroes on a lethal mission.
What movies are like The Suicide Squad?
If you liked The Suicide Squad, try Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Deadpool and Deadpool 2.