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Kick-Ass (2010)

R 117 min  -  Action | Comedy  -   16 April 2010 (USA)
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Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Director:

Matthew Vaughn

Writers:

Jane Goldman (screenplay), Matthew Vaughn (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aaron Johnson ...
Garrett M. Brown ...
Evan Peters ...
Deborah Twiss ...
Lyndsy Fonseca ...
Sophie Wu ...
Elizabeth McGovern ...
Mrs. Lizewski
Christopher Mintz-Plasse ...
Stu 'Large' Riley ...
Huge Goon (as Stu Riley)
Johnny Hopkins Johnny Hopkins ...
Ohene Cornelius Ohene Cornelius ...
Mark Strong ...
Michael Rispoli ...
Corey Johnson ...
Kenneth Simmons ...
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Storyline

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers or training. Written by Daniel J. Leary  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Have fear. They're here. See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Kick-Ass - Un superhéroe sin super poderes See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£3,881,704 (UK) (4 April 2010) (402 Screens)

Gross:

$48,043,505 (USA) (27 June 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

After being rejected by every studio they approached, Matthew Vaughn raised the budget at a dinner party and made the movie independently. Vaughn ultimately sold the movie to Universal for more than he had originally asked them for. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the fight outside the diner, Fight Guy #1's hat vanishes during some late shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Dave Lizewski: I always wondered why nobody did it before me. I mean, all those comic books, movies, TV shows. You think that one eccentric loner would've made himself a costume. I mean, is everyday life really so exciting? Are schools and offices so thrilling that I'm the only one who fantasized about this? Come on, be honest with yourself. At some point in our lives we all wanna be a superhero.
Dave Lizewski: That's not me,by the way. That's some Armenia guy with a history of mental health problems.
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Connections

References "Lost" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us"
(Ron Mael (as Ronald Mael))
Published by © Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd (PRS)
All Rights Reserved
Performed by Sparks
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd. See more »