---
title: "Barely Lethal"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barely-lethal-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 248574
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Barely Lethal (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barely-lethal-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Barely Lethal is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Adventure, Romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen assassin trades covert missions for cafeteria drama in a high‑school comedy."

### Why Watch
- Fast‑paced action scenes
- Humorous take on teenage life
- Features a cast led by Hailee Steinfeld and Jessica Alba

### Caveats & Content Note
- The mix of spy thrills and high‑school tropes can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film’s comedic violence and romance suit older teens and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, teen, spy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/barely-lethal-2015#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of Barely Lethal?
It follows a 16‑year‑old international assassin who fakes her death to attend a suburban high school as a senior.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by Kyle Newman.

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Thomas Mann, Sophie Turner, Dove Cameron, Jessica Alba, and Samuel L.

### Q: What is the film’s rating and runtime?
Barely Lethal is rated PG‑13 and runs for approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on May 29, 2015.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Barely Lethal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/248574)
- [Barely Lethal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barely_Lethal)
- [Barely Lethal (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/316317-takmer-normalne-dievca/prehled/)
- [Barely Lethal 50% (2015) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/432550-barely-lethal)
- [Barely Lethal | kfilmu.net](https://www.kfilmu.net/film/barely-lethal/)

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