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Suicide Squad
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Ayer. With Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie.
5.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.
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5.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFrom DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-ri…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Suicide Squad.
MoviHero lists August 3, 2016 as the release date for Suicide Squad. David Ayer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 3, 2016
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorDavid Ayer
CastWill Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Suicide Squad right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Suicide Squad runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 5.9/10 from 22,603 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Suicide Squad could have been more if the studio hadn’t interfered in production, but what we got still entertained and debuted some amazing actors bringing…”
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“Some semi-interesting visuals and a few characters I'd like to get to know, but an absolute mess of a movie.”
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“Summertime 2016 has not been very kind to DC Comics-based personalities looking to shine consistently like their big screen Marvel Comics counterparts.”
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“They are not superheroes, they are supervillains. It's nothing against DC, but overall I'm starting to think the todays cinema is getting crowded with the…”
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“Aka NEEDLE DROP: THE MOVIE SUICIDE SQUAD is a mess.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“It's taken some work, but I finally have them. The worst of the worst.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDeadshotDeadshot in Suicide Squad (2016), played by Will Smith.Open character guide otherThe JokerThe Joker in Suicide Squad (2016), played by Jared Leto.Open character guide otherHarley QuinnHarley Quinn appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2016-2021, portrayed by Margot Robbie. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAmanda WallerAmanda Waller appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2016-2021, portrayed by Viola Davis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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