The Suicide Squad (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, The Suicide Squad is an action, comedy, fantasy and crime film directed by James Gunn, running about 132 minutes. “They're dying to save the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Suicide Squad stars Margot Robbie as Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Robert DuBois / Bloodsport, John Cena as Christopher Smith / Peacemaker and Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Suicide Squad has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $168.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 The Suicide Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suicide Squad 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 The Suicide Squad (2021)?
- In US, The Suicide Squad is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 The Suicide Squad worth watching?
- The Suicide Squad holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Suicide Squad?
- The Suicide Squad stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman and Daniela Melchior.
- When was The Suicide Squad released?
- The Suicide Squad was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.