Kick-Ass

Play trailer

2:22

Kick-Ass

R

Released Apr 16, 2010

1h 57m

Action

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

78%

Tomatometer

265 Reviews

81%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

Using his love for comics as inspiration, teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to reinvent himself as a superhero -- despite a complete lack of special powers. Dave dons a costume, dubs himself "Kick-Ass," and gets to work fighting crime. He joins forces with the father/daughter vigilante team of Big Daddy and Hit Girl, then befriends another fledgling crime-fighter called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but a scheming mobster soon puts their alliance to the test.

Watch on Peacock

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Not for the faint of heart, Kick-Ass takes the comic adaptation genre to new levels of visual style, bloody violence, and gleeful profanity.

Read Critics Reviews

Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

Find one review that doesn't say that Hit Girl steals the show. She gets the best scenes, and actually complicates the plot... So, I guess you don't have to pass on Kick-Ass.

Dec 23, 2020

Full Review

Deborah Ross

The Spectator

The plot doesn't add up to much, but doesn't have to, as this is a film defined by its high-energy, go-for-it-whatever, convention-toppling spirit.

Aug 30, 2018

Full Review

Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

f you're one of the many nerdy high school boys plagued with unpopularity and pimples, you'll adore the underdog story of Kick-Ass. But if you're one of the rest of us, you probably won't.

Rated: C-

Sep 11, 2017

Full Review

Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Given the safe, PG-13-rated tenor of most superhero movies today, something offbeat (and R-rated) like Kick-Ass comes as a shock, albeit a welcome one.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 22, 2023

Full Review

Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Everything is clever, with irreverent impertinence… devilishly fun. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 19, 2022

Full Review

Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

Kick-Ass entertainingly and effectively subverts the superhero genre, while providing a hilarious comic book reality check. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 6, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Arlo K

"Kick-Ass" is an unapologetically fun and bold superhero movie that flips the genre on its head. With its dark humor, over-the-top action, and quirky characters, it delivers a wild ride that's as entertaining as it is outrageous. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is great as the awkward, well-meaning Dave, but it's Chloe Grace Moretz as the foul-mouthed, fearless Hit-Girl who steals the show with her incredible fight scenes and sharp wit. The movie balances its satirical tone with genuinely heartfelt moments, making it more than just a parody. While it’s definitely not for the faint of heart, "Kick-Ass" is a refreshingly unique take on the superhero story that’s both chaotic and oddly charming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

Full Review

Nick R

A fun and unique take on the super-hero genre.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

Full Review

Jelisije J

An instant classic of a dark superhero film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

Full Review

BATJOHN T

I really enjoyed this movie a lot more than I thought I would. The cast is great and the action is top notch. The humor is good as well. Another detail I would like to point out about the movie is how vibrant and bright the colors are in this movie. It made it feel like a comic book come to life which was awesome!! I don’t really have any negatives on the movie so definitely check this out if you’re into R-rated superhero action comedies like Deadpool.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

Full Review

Faiz D

A solid entertainer.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

Full Review

Brody R

Excellent. One of my favorite films ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Matthew Vaughn

Director

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Dave Lizewski

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Chris D'Amico

Mark Strong

Frank D'Amico

Chloë Grace Moretz

Mindy

Clark Duke

Marty

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

View more videos

Kick-Ass 2

33%

57%

Kick-Ass 2

Watchlist

Wolfs

67%

72%

Wolfs

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Wolfs

30 Minutes or Less

45%

40%

30 Minutes or Less

Watchlist

MacGruber

47%

35%

MacGruber

Watchlist

21 Jump Street

85%

83%

21 Jump Street

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

The Best Superhero Movie of Each Year Since 1998

Beyond The Wicker Man: Celebrating 35 Years of Nicolas Cage Curiosities

R-Rated Superheroes Battle Royale: Who Is the Foulest A– Kicker of All?

Kick-Ass: Trailer 2

2:22

Kick-Ass: Trailer 3

1:11

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

Using his love for comics as inspiration, teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to reinvent himself as a superhero -- despite a complete lack of special powers. Dave dons a costume, dubs himself "Kick-Ass," and gets to work fighting crime. He joins forces with the father/daughter vigilante team of Big Daddy and Hit Girl, then befriends another fledgling crime-fighter called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but a scheming mobster soon puts their alliance to the test.

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Brad Pitt, Tarquin Pack, Kris Thykier, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Marv Films, DMG Entertainment, Plan B Entertainment
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Nudity|Strong Brutal Violence|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use|Some Involving Children)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.0M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

Most Popular at Home Now