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Kingsman: The Secret Service

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Crime · Comedy · Action · 2015

The story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Movie details

Kingsman: The Secret Service

“Manners maketh man.”

2015 Crime · Comedy · Action 2h 9m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.6 / 10

Community rating

The story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matthew Vaughn

Written by

Jane Goldman · Matthew Vaughn

Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton

Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Harry Hart / Galahad

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Valentine

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Merlin

Sophie Cookson

Sophie Cookson

Roxy

Sofia Boutella

Sofia Boutella

Gazelle

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Arthur

Court is in session

Put Kingsman: The Secret Service on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Arthouse Gremlin

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.