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    Kick-Ass

    • 20102010
    • RR
    • 1h 57min
    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    533K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    462
    134
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
    • Trivia
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    Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
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    Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    533K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    462
    134
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
      • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
      • Mark Millar(comic book)
    • Stars
      • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Chloë Grace Moretz
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
      • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
      • Mark Millar(comic book)
    • Stars
      • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Chloë Grace Moretz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 864User reviews
    • 473Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 62 nominations

    Videos18

    Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
    Trailer 0:31
    Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
    "Sensation" TV Spot from Kick-Ass
    Trailer 0:31
    "Sensation" TV Spot from Kick-Ass
    Kick-Ass: 60-second Greenband Trailer
    Trailer 1:12
    Kick-Ass: 60-second Greenband Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Red-band Final Trailer
    Trailer 2:47
    Kick-Ass: Red-band Final Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:29
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #2
    Kick-Ass: Hit-Girl Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:17
    Kick-Ass: Hit-Girl Red Band Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:40
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #1
    'Kick-Ass' | Anniversary Clip
    Clip 0:10
    'Kick-Ass' | Anniversary Clip
    Kick-Ass: "Birthday Present"
    Clip 0:56
    Kick-Ass: "Birthday Present"
    "Big Daddy Warehouse" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 1:00
    "Big Daddy Warehouse" from Kick-Ass
    "I Am Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 0:51
    "I Am Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    "They Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 0:31
    "They Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass

    Photos241

    Christopher McGuire, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Max White in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Nicolas Cage and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Stu 'Large' Riley and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Mark Strong and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Matthew Vaughn, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Mark Strong and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

    Top cast

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    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Dave Lizewskias Dave Lizewski…
    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Damon Macreadyas Damon Macready…
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Mindy Macreadyas Mindy Macready…
    Garrett M. Brown
    Garrett M. Brown
    • Mr. Lizewskias Mr. Lizewski
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Toddas Todd
    Deborah Twiss
    Deborah Twiss
    • Mrs. Zaneas Mrs. Zane
    Lyndsy Fonseca
    Lyndsy Fonseca
    • Katie Deauxmaas Katie Deauxma
    Sophie Wu
    Sophie Wu
    • Erika Choas Erika Cho
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Mrs. Lizewskias Mrs. Lizewski
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Chris D'Amicoas Chris D'Amico…
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    • Huge Goonas Huge Goon
    • (as Stu Riley)
    Johnny Hopkins
    Johnny Hopkins
    • 1st Gang Kidas 1st Gang Kid
    Ohene Cornelius
    • 2nd Gang Kidas 2nd Gang Kid
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Frank D'Amicoas Frank D'Amico
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Big Joeas Big Joe
    Corey Johnson
    Corey Johnson
    • Sporty Goonas Sporty Goon
    Kenneth Simmons
    Kenneth Simmons
    • Scary Goonas Scary Goon
    Anthony Desio
    Anthony Desio
    • Baby Goonas Baby Goon
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
      • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
      • Mark Millar(comic book)
    • All cast & crew
    See production, box office, & company info

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    Storyline

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    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. —Daniel J. Leary
    comic booksuperheroreference to batmanfemale killernarrated by character340 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • I can't fly. But I can kick your ass.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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.
    • Goofs
      When Marcus reads the comic explaining the rise of Big Daddy and Hit-Girl, a photo of Red Mist is on the wall, but at that point of the story Red Mist doesn't exist yet.
    • Quotes

      Damon Macready: So... Have you thought a little more about what you might want for your birthday?

      Mindy Macready: Can I get a puppy?

      Damon Macready: [surprised] You wanna get a dog?

      Mindy Macready: Yeah, a cuddly fluffy one, and a Bratz movie-star make over Sasha!

      [Damon is stunned]

      Mindy Macready: [laughs] I'm just fucking with you Daddy! Look, I'd love a Benchmade model 42 butterfly knife.

      Damon Macready: [relieved] Oh, child... You always knock me for a loop!

    • Crazy credits
      The movie's title shows up on the license plate of a car
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Walk to Rasul's
      Composed by Danny Elfman

      Courtesy of Morte Pharmaceutical (BMI)

    User reviews864

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Superbad meets Kill Bill
    You know that rare feeling... happens every year or so... when you pour out of the cinema SO excited at the film you've just watched, and every other word is "ohmygodilovedtwithbitwherethey"? Well 'Ding', Kick ass hits that sweet spot. Comprising teen comedy, kick-ass action (sorry) and a healthy dose of comic book style violence and gore, it rocks.

    It's Superbad meets Kill Bill.

    The film is a fairly faithful adaptation of the comic book, and where tweaks have been made, they make the plot more robust for the audience to empathise with.

    Kick-ass is stylish, fun, daring, and the dark surprise of violence and gore kept the balance of comic teen angst fresh: a delicious perk me up when you were settling into comedy mode. There was never a dull moment in the pace of the film, never a flimsy plot point, and actually the audience guffawed their way through the film. Did I mention it has a cool soundtrack to boot? I've already got it on my Phone.
    helpful•376
    214
    • moitrayana
    • Mar 26, 2010

    FAQ9

    • What is "Kick-Ass" about?
    • Is "Kick-Ass" based on a book?
    • What does Big Daddy say to Hit-Girl?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Lionsgate (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kick-Ass: Un superheroe sin superpoderes
    • Filming locations
      • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Marv Films
      • Plan B Entertainment
      • DMG Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,071,303
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,828,687
      • Apr 18, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,188,903
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 57min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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