Overview
A young man discovers his hidden potential in a world of espionage and danger.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- irreverent
- witty
- kinetic
- action movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an energetic, stylish, and knowingly excessive spy-comedy spectacle, though its familiar formula and tonal extremes divided some viewers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eggsy is recruited by Harry and undergoes a demanding Kingsman training course before entering the larger conspiracy.
The film amplifies spy gadgets, elite agents, villainous schemes, and stylized combat into boisterous spectacle.
Eggsy follows the legacy of his deceased father while trying to become a Kingsman himself.
Harry's impeccably dressed agent persona is paired with highly choreographed, graphic combat.
Films like Kingsman: The Secret Service, and why
Kick-Ass
Shares the stylish, irreverent spy comedy tone, extravagant action, gadget-driven espionage, and playful genre parody.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Shares the British secret-agent tradition, polished action spectacle, dark humor, and flamboyant villainy.
Wanted
Shares the high-energy comic-book action, secret organizations, outrageous violence, and tongue-in-cheek heroism.
Casino Royale
Shares the glamorous espionage setting, gadgetry, witty banter, and heightened action-comedy approach to spy formulas.
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Release Date
- 2015-01-24
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (18204)
Cast
- Taron Egerton
- Colin Firth
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Mark Strong
- Sophie Cookson
- Sofia Boutella
- Michael Caine
- Edward Holcroft
- Hanna Alström
- Samantha Womack
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, FXNow
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kingsman: The Secret Service about?
- A troubled young man is recruited into an elite British spy service and trained to confront a flamboyant tech billionaire threatening the world.
- What is Kingsman: The Secret Service like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kingsman: The Secret Service as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kingsman: The Secret Service violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kingsman: The Secret Service as graphic.
- What did critics think of Kingsman: The Secret Service?
- Critics generally found the film an energetic, stylish, and knowingly excessive spy-comedy spectacle, though its familiar formula and tonal extremes divided some viewers.
- Which films are like Kingsman: The Secret Service?
- Films with a similar feel include Kick-Ass, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Wanted, and Casino Royale.
- How long is Kingsman: The Secret Service?
- Kingsman: The Secret Service runs 129 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kingsman: The Secret Service?
- In United States, Kingsman: The Secret Service streams on fuboTV, FXNow.
