The Suicide Squad (2021)
The Suicide Squad is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Stan, HBO Max.
The verdict
The Suicide Squad is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 9,922 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 132-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Stan, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 12m on it?
2h 12m of English action with comedy threaded through. With 9,922 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 9,922 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Watch with family? | R 18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James Gunn
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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