Suicide Squad (2016)
English · Action / Adventure · 122 min · R13
★ 5.9 Solid 22,525 ratings
Released 4 Aug 2016
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.9 from 22,525 ratings on TMDB
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Suicide Squad is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, HBO Max.
What the audience says
Suicide Squad sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It carries a 5.9/10 on TMDB across 22,525 ratings — under the line most people draw. It clocks in at a standard 122 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of English action with an adventure streak. With 22,525 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- At 5.9/10 from 22,525 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | R13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Ayer
Cast

Deadshot

Jared Leto
The Joker

Harley Quinn

Joel Kinnaman
Rick Flag

Viola Davis
Amanda Waller

Jai Courtney
Boomerang
Where to watch in New Zealand
NetflixHBO Max
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Suicide Squad worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 5.9/10 on audience ratings. 2h 2m of English action with an adventure streak. With 22,525 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch Suicide Squad?
You can stream Suicide Squad in New Zealand on Netflix, HBO Max.
When is Suicide Squad coming to streaming?
Suicide Squad is already streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, HBO Max.
Is Suicide Squad family friendly?
Suicide Squad is rated R13. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Suicide Squad in?
Suicide Squad is an English film (Action / Adventure).
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