G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
A pair of soldiers joins an elite multinational force to prevent Cobra from unleashing nanomite warheads on the world.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- cartoonish
- propulsive
- campy
- action movie night
- franchise nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a cartoonish, over-the-top action spectacle weakened by silly writing, inconsistent visual effects, and merely passable performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cobra and Destro seek control of metal-eating nanomite warheads capable of global destruction.
The multinational G.I. Joe unit recruits Duke and Ripcord to stop Cobra's worldwide takeover scheme.
The film presents secret forces, fantastical weapons, armored technology, and an outsized world-conquest plot in a heightened blockbuster register.
Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow provide recurring ninja-based combat and franchise mythology within the military action framework.
Films like G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and why
Transformers
cartoonish science fiction action, militarized heroes, global terrorism, and large-scale spectacle
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
international special forces, terrorist conspiracy, high-tech weapons, and brisk comic-book action
xXx
ensemble-driven covert operations, gadget-heavy spectacle, and exaggerated villainy
Ninja Assassin
ninja combat, stylized action, revenge-driven character histories, and franchise fantasy
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Release Date
- 2009-08-03
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (5038)
Cast
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Christopher Eccleston
- Lee Byung-hun
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Sienna Miller
- Rachel Nichols
- Ray Park
- Jonathan Pryce
- Saïd Taghmaoui
- Channing Tatum
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- 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 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra about?
- A pair of soldiers joins an elite multinational force to prevent Cobra from unleashing nanomite warheads on the world.
- What is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as moderate.
- What did critics think of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a cartoonish, over-the-top action spectacle weakened by silly writing, inconsistent visual effects, and merely passable performances.
- Which films are like G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
- Films with a similar feel include Transformers, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, xXx, and Ninja Assassin.
- How long is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
- In United States, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
