Deadpool poster

Deadpool (2016)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated R

Action, Adventure, Comedy

A high-octane mercenary origin story unfolds with relentless, darkly comic action and raunchy, witty humor.

Campy and pulpy, with dry wit. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Deadpool parents guide

No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is Deadpool?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Deadpool rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated R, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Deadpool about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byTim Miller
StarringRyan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Leslie Uggams

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