Barely Lethal (2015): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Barely Lethal is a 2015 action comedy directed by Kyle Newman. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $933,847 worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Kyle Newman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A24
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barely Lethal About?
The premise of Barely Lethal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A highly trained secret agent decides to abandon her dangerous profession and reinvent herself as an ordinary teenager. Assuming the identity of "Heidi Burroughs," she attempts to navigate the complexities of high school life, trading covert missions for lockers and school lunches. However, her past skills and training repeatedly resurface, leading to chaotic and humorous situations as she tries to blend in and embrace a more normal existence.
Barely Lethal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high school
- assassin
- on the run
- secret government organization
- female killer
- female agent
- female assassin
- reference to the notebook
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- fugitive
- animated credits
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- teacher student relationship
- tough girl
- action heroine
- falling from height
- voice over narration
- orphan
- party
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- high school student
- faked death
- double cross
- teenage hero
- undercover agent
- female spy
- child assassin
- spy
- nunchaku
- girls with guns
- directv
- 21st century
- female protagonist
- teenage girl
- faking one's own death
- legs
- bare legs
- female bare legs
- school
- death
- agent
- female pedal pumping
- high heels
- long female legs
- mission
- espionage
- training
- gym
- child spy
- race against time
Where to Watch Barely Lethal
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Barely Lethal
Directed by Kyle Newman.
- Director Kyle Newman
Barely Lethal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barely Lethal 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
10 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Barely Lethal Plot Summary
What happens in Barely Lethal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The girls at Prescott Academy are groomed from a young age to become elite assassins, instilled with the primary rule of “no attachments”. However, Number 83, portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld, has always been captivated by the world outside her training grounds. Despite excelling in her assignments, she longs for a life filled with normalcy. Her mentor, Hardman, played by Samuel L. Jackson, consistently warns her and her peers against emotional connections, fostering a tense rivalry between her and Number 84, played by Sophie Turner.
Full summary
The whole story of Barely Lethal, scene by scene
Barely Lethal Box Office
Barely Lethal grossed $933,847 worldwide. $6,075 came from the US and Canada and $927,772 (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$933.8K
- US & Canada
- $6.1K
- International
- $927.8K
Barely Lethal Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Barely Lethal | Get In The Game | Official Movie Clip HD | A24
- Clip Barely Lethal | Agent 83 Confesses | Official Movie Clip HD | A24
How Well Do You Know Barely Lethal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the codename of the main protagonist trained in assassination?
Cars in Barely Lethal
13 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Charger and the 2000 Ford Taurus.
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role
Barely Lethal Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Casi Letal” and “Barely Lethal - 16 anni e spia”.
- Also known as
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- Casi Letal
- Barely Lethal - 16 anni e spia
- Особо опасна
- משימה סוף
- Secret Agency
- Μυστική Πράκτορας
- 刺客学妹
- Zabójcza
- Çıtır Kaçak Tehlikeli
- Barely Lethal - Missão Adolescência
- Особено опасна
- Особливо небезпечна
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- Secret Agency: Barely Lethal
- Különösen veszélyes
- 킬러 인 하이스쿨
- Escola de Espiões
- 刺客學妹
- ベアリー・リーサル
- Īpaši bīstama
- Entrenada para Asesinar
- Takmer normálne dievča
- Espionne malgré elle
- Beveik mirtina
- Đặc Vụ Ku-te
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Barely Lethal FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Barely Lethal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barely Lethal?
Barely Lethal runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Barely Lethal released?
Barely Lethal was released on May 29, 2015.
Who directed Barely Lethal?
Barely Lethal was directed by Kyle Newman.
More films by Kyle Newman Where can I watch Barely Lethal?
In the US, Barely Lethal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Barely Lethal make at the box office?
Barely Lethal grossed $933,847 worldwide ($6,075 domestic, $927,772 international).
How is Barely Lethal rated?
Barely Lethal has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Barely Lethal have a post-credit scene?
No. Barely Lethal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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