---
title: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/g-i-joe-retaliation-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72559
imdb_id: "tt1583421"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 5820
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/g-i-joe-retaliation-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a 2013 American military science fiction action film based on characters from the Hasbro toy line. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film serves as the second installment in the G.I. Joe film series and acts as a standalone sequel to the 2009 production G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The plot centers on the G.I. Joe team after they are framed for crimes against the country. Following a Presidential order that terminates the team, the members are forced to navigate a dangerous landscape. They must combat their mortal enemy, Cobra, while simultaneously contending with internal threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film, which features an appearance by actor Bruce Willis, is categorized within the action, science fiction, adventure, and thriller genres. It was released in the United States on March 29, 2013, and has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The G.I. Joe team fights for survival after being framed for crimes against their country."

### Why Watch
- intense combat sequences
- political intrigue

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex plot
- high stakes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and depictions of military combat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, suspenseful, military, high-stakes

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon M. Chu
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, di Bonaventura Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Marvin Hinton / Roadblock*
- **Bruce Willis** as *Joe Colton*
- **Jonathan Pryce** as *U.S. President*
- **Adrianne Palicki** as *Jaye Burnett / Lady Jaye*
- **Ray Park** as *Snake Eyes*
- **Ray Stevenson** as *Firefly*
- **Élodie Yung** as *Kim Arashikage / Jinx*
- **Lee Byung-hun** as *Tommy Arashikage / Storm Shadow*
- **D.J. Cotrona** as *Dashiell Faireborn / Flint*
- **Luke Bracey** as *Rexford Lewis / Cobra Commander*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict?
The G.I. Joe team is framed for crimes and must fight to survive against Cobra and internal government threats.

### Q: Who are the primary antagonists?
The team faces their mortal enemy Cobra and threats from within the government.

### Q: Is this a standalone story?
The plot centers on the G.I. Joe team being targeted by a Presidential order.

### Q: What happens to the G.I. Joe team?
They are terminated by Presidential order after being framed for crimes against the country.

### Q: What is the tone of the film?
The film focuses on high-stakes military action and survival against internal and external enemies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72559)
- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe:_Retaliation)
- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583421)
- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72559-g-i-joe-retaliation/cast)
- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/G.I._Joe:_Retaliation)
- [G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gi_joe_retaliation/cast-and-crew)

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