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Deadpool (2016) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

Is Deadpool worth watching?

Yes — Deadpool is worth watching, with a 85% Critic Score and 90% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 79% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (65), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (8/10).

Directed by Tim Miller, Deadpool runs 108 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Deadpool review”, “is Deadpool worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.

What is Deadpool about?

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.

Critics consensus: Reynolds’ fourth-wall-smashing antihero reboot made R-rated comic movies a global English-search default. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, and others.

Should you watch Deadpool tonight?

Yes — prioritize Deadpool tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 108 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Deadpool?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Deadpool (2016) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt1431045. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse action films.