---
title: "Suicide Squad"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/suicide-squad-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 297761
imdb_id: "tt1386697"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 22218
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Suicide Squad (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/suicide-squad-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is based on characters from DC Comics. It is an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences. The team is referred to as the Suicide Squad. The film is an adaptation of the DC Comics characters and is classified as an action, adventure, and fantasy movie. It was released in 2016 and has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Incarcerated supervillains undertake dangerous black‑ops for the government in exchange for freedom."

### Why Watch
- Features a team of antihero supervillains from DC Comics
- Delivers high‑energy action and fantasy spectacle
- Showcases an ensemble cast of recognizable characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel sluggish according to some reviews
- Tone may not satisfy viewers seeking serious superhero drama
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG‑13 rating and antihero themes make it suitable for teens and adults comfortable with violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: antihero, action, fantasy, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Ayer
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, RatPac Entertainment, DC Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Smith** as *Deadshot*
- **Jared Leto** as *The Joker*
- **Margot Robbie** as *Harley Quinn*
- **Joel Kinnaman** as *Rick Flag*
- **Viola Davis** as *Amanda Waller*
- **Jai Courtney** as *Boomerang*
- **Jay Hernandez** as *Diablo*
- **Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje** as *Killer Croc*
- **Cara Delevingne** as *June Moone / Enchantress*
- **Ike Barinholtz** as *Griggs*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Suicide Squad?
It follows a government‑run team of incarcerated supervillains who perform high‑risk black‑ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on August 5, 2016.

### Q: What rating does the movie have?
The film is rated PG‑13.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as an action, adventure, and fantasy film.

### Q: Who appears in the film?
The movie features an ensemble cast portraying various DC Comics supervillains.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Suicide Squad — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/297761)
- [Suicide Squad movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/suicide-squad-2016)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*