Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- neon-lit
- playful
- propulsive
- action movie night
- late night viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a brutal, neon-infused blast with an appealing female ensemble, while noting its thin and predictable story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sam reunites with Scarlet and her former hitwoman allies to retaliate against the gang that threatens them.
The film builds a neon-infused universe around cartoonish action, colorful costumes, and exaggerated gunplay.
Its central ensemble consists of professional female assassins and fighters engaged in a gang war.
Scarlet abandoned Sam during her own flight from danger, while their reunion is forced by Sam's mission and the endangered child.
Films like Gunpowder Milkshake, and why
John Wick
Shares neon-infused, hyper-stylized gunplay, assassin mythology, and kinetic revenge plotting.
Black Widow
Shares female-centered assassin action, emotional estrangement, and sleek vigilante violence.
Birds of Prey
Shares girls-with-guns energy, colorful comic-book aesthetics, and an ensemble of women fighting criminal forces.
La Femme Nikita
Shares a protective hitwoman dynamic, criminal underworld conflict, and close-quarters action.
Movie Details
- Director
- Navot Papushado
- Release Date
- 2021-07-14
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (1215)
Cast
- Karen Gillan
- Lena Headey
- Chloe Coleman
- Carla Gugino
- Michelle Yeoh
- Angela Bassett
- Paul Giamatti
- Ralph Ineson
- Adam Nagaitis
- Michael Smiley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Gunpowder Milkshake about?
- A neon-soaked assassin thriller turns a fractured mother-daughter reunion into a flamboyant female revenge campaign.
- What is Gunpowder Milkshake like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gunpowder Milkshake as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Gunpowder Milkshake violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Gunpowder Milkshake as graphic.
- What did critics think of Gunpowder Milkshake?
- Critics broadly found the film a brutal, neon-infused blast with an appealing female ensemble, while noting its thin and predictable story.
- Which films are like Gunpowder Milkshake?
- Films with a similar feel include John Wick, Black Widow, Birds of Prey, and La Femme Nikita.
- How long is Gunpowder Milkshake?
- Gunpowder Milkshake runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gunpowder Milkshake?
- In United States, Gunpowder Milkshake streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
