G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
A framed elite military unit fights a relentless, pulpy war on two fronts for their very survival.
Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.
How intense is G.I. Joe: Retaliation?
G.I. Joe: Retaliation is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What G.I. Joe: Retaliation feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream G.I. Joe: Retaliation
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation for you?
Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation scary?
No. G.I. Joe: Retaliation is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is G.I. Joe: Retaliation?
G.I. Joe: Retaliation runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream G.I. Joe: Retaliation?
G.I. Joe: Retaliation is streaming on Paramount+ and Hoopla.
Does G.I. Joe: Retaliation have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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