Deadpool (2016)
Ryan Reynolds brings Marvel's foul-mouthed anti-hero to life in this irreverent, R-rated origin story packed with action, laughs, and heart.
Deadpool - Movie Information
- Original Title: Deadpool
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Tim Miller
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 9, 2016 (Hong Kong - III), February 12, 2016 (United States - R), February 12, 2016 (Canada - 14A), February 10, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), February 11, 2016 (Germany - 16), February 10, 2016 (France - 16), February 12, 2016 (India), February 11, 2016 (New Zealand - R16), February 11, 2016 (Australia - MA 15+), February 11, 2016 (Brazil - 16), February 11, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), February 18, 2016 (Italy - T), February 19, 2016 (Spain - 18), February 17, 2016 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: 死侍1 (CN), Deadpool: 1 (ES), Quái Nhân Deadpool (VN), Deadpool 1 (DE)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, The Donners' Company, Genre Films, Marvel Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Deadpool - Plot
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.
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Deadpool - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tim Miller
Main Cast
- Ryan Reynolds
- Morena Baccarin
- Ed Skrein
- T.J. Miller
- Gina Carano
- Leslie Uggams
- Brianna Hildebrand
- Stefan Kapičić
- Karan Soni
- Randal Reeder
Writers
- Rhett Reese
- Paul Wernick
Producers
- Ryan Reynolds
- Lauren Shuler Donner
- Simon Kinberg
Deadpool - FAQs
Where can you stream Deadpool right now?
Deadpool is available to stream on Disney Plus with a subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability may vary by region.
Why is Deadpool rated R instead of PG-13?
Deadpool earned its R rating for strong language, graphic violence, sexual content, and crude humor — all faithful to the comic book character's irreverent tone. Ryan Reynolds and the filmmakers fought hard to keep the R rating, arguing it was essential to an authentic Deadpool story.
Is Deadpool based on a Marvel comic book?
Yes. Deadpool is based on the Marvel Comics character created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Rob Liefeld, who first appeared in New Mutants #98 in 1991. The film adapts key storylines involving Wade Wilson's transformation and his vendetta against the villain Ajax.
Who plays Deadpool and the main cast?
Ryan Reynolds stars as Wade Wilson / Deadpool. The main cast includes Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Ed Skrein as villain Ajax, T.J. Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Stefan Kapičić as Colossus.
Does Deadpool have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Deadpool features both a mid-credits and a post-credits scene. The post-credits scene is a direct parody of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, with Deadpool in a bathrobe telling the audience to go home — and teasing that Cable will appear in the sequel.
What is Deadpool about?
Deadpool follows former Special Forces mercenary Wade Wilson, who undergoes a brutal experiment that grants him superhuman healing but leaves him disfigured. Adopting the persona of Deadpool, he pursues the sadistic Ajax with dark humor and fourth-wall-breaking wit in this unconventional Marvel origin story.
How long is the Deadpool movie?
Deadpool has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes). The film moves at a brisk, energetic pace, balancing action sequences, comedy, and a surprisingly heartfelt romance between Wade Wilson and Vanessa.
Did Deadpool break any box office records?
Deadpool was a massive commercial success, earning over $782 million worldwide against a $58 million budget. It became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time upon release, a record it held for several years, and is widely credited with proving the viability of R-rated superhero films.
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