Barely Lethal (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, Barely Lethal is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Kyle Newman, running about 96 minutes. “Click. Clique. Bang.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 16-year-old international assassin yearning for a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that being popular can be more painful than getting water-boarded.
Who’s in it. Barely Lethal stars Hailee Steinfeld as Megan Walsh, Sophie Turner as Heather, Jessica Alba as Victoria Knox and Samuel L. Jackson as Hardman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Barely Lethal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $933.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Barely Lethal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barely Lethal 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 Barely Lethal (2015)?
- In US, Barely Lethal is available to 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 Barely Lethal worth watching?
- Barely Lethal holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barely Lethal?
- Barely Lethal stars Hailee Steinfeld, Sophie Turner, Jessica Alba, Samuel L. Jackson and Dove Cameron.
- When was Barely Lethal released?
- Barely Lethal was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.