Deadpool (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Deadpool is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Tim Miller, running about 108 minutes. “Witness the beginning of a happy ending.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, Ed Skrein as Ajax, Stefan Kapičić as Colossus (voice) and Karan Soni as Dopinder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Deadpool has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $783.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadpool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadpool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadpool (2016)?
- In US, Deadpool is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadpool worth watching?
- Deadpool holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deadpool?
- Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Stefan Kapičić, Karan Soni and Brianna Hildebrand.
- When was Deadpool released?
- Deadpool was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.