Kick-Ass (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2010, Kick-Ass is an action and crime film directed by Matthew Vaughn, running about 117 minutes. “Shut up. Kick-Ass.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kick-Ass stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass, Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl, Nicolas Cage as Damon Macready / Big Daddy and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Chris D'Amico / Red Mist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kick-Ass has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $96.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kick-Ass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kick-Ass tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kick-Ass (2010)?
- In US, Kick-Ass is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kick-Ass worth watching?
- Kick-Ass holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kick-Ass?
- Kick-Ass stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Mark Strong.
- When was Kick-Ass released?
- Kick-Ass was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.