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With a fresh perspective, some new friends, and loads of fast-paced action, Birds of Prey captures the colorfully anarchic spirit of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

It's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. But things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with three deadly women -- Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sexual and Drug Material|Language Throughout|Strong Violence)
  • Genre:
    comedy, action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Cathy Yan
  • Producer:
    Margot Robbie, Bryan Unkeless, Sue Kroll
  • Writer:
    Christina Hodson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $84.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    DC Entertainment, Clubhouse Pictures (II), Kroll & Co. Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)
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    DC Extended Universe

Cast & Crew

Margot Robbie
Harley Quinn
Rosie Perez
Renee Montoya
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Helena Bertinelli, The Huntress
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Dinah Lance, Black Canary
Ewan McGregor
Roman Sionis
Ella Jay Basco
Cassandra Cain
Chris Messina
Victor Zsasz
Ali Wong
Ellen Yee
David Ury
Sleazy Breeder
Sara Montez
Shallow Friend #1, Kathrine
Cathy Yan
Director
Christina Hodson
Screenwriter
Margot Robbie
Producer
Bryan Unkeless
Producer
Sue Kroll
Producer
Walter Hamada
Executive Producer
Galen Vaisman
Executive Producer
Geoff Johns
Executive Producer
Hans Ritter
Executive Producer
David Ayer
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

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  • Kinetic, silly, candy-colored, and hyperviolent, Birds of Prey is a serious treat for fans of comic book films. But it wouldn't work without the equal parts goofy, hilarious, and unhinged performance of its lead.

    February 11, 2021 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Max Weiss

    Baltimore Magazine

  • Ultimately, the plot is as messy as its central character, trotting around with one shoe and a bacon sandwich in hand, but it's also a whole bunch of glittery, satisfying fun -- especially the unkempt, cheerful, chaotic energy of Harley Quinn.

    February 11, 2021 | Full Review…

    Christina Newland

    Sight and Sound

  • Birds of Prey is a fruity cocktail of a movie. It goes down smooth, makes you giddy, and there's the possibility of a slight hangover.

    February 11, 2021 | Full Review…

    Esther Zuckerman

    Thrillist

  • The movie is delightfully odd but not consistently inspired, often straining to rewrite the rules of superhero cinema, a mixture of good and bad ideas all mashed together.

    February 11, 2021 | Full Review…

    Tim Grierson

    Screen International

  • If Robbie explores more films like this, she could have a legit future as an action superstar. (pub. date Feb 2020)

    January 29, 2021 | Rating: B | Full Review…

    Valerie Complex

    The Nerds of Color

  • Birds of Prey sets the bar for nuanced depictions of female comic-book characters on the big screen...

    July 21, 2020 | Full Review…

    Rebecca Long

    Bitch Media
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Audience Reviews for Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

  • Sep 14, 2020
    DC continues their trainwreck of a film universe with Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). When Harley Quinn's enemies come looking to settle the score with her after she's dumped by the Joker, she makes a deal with a crime lord named Roman Sionis to retrieve a stolen diamond in order to square things; meanwhile a club singer named Dinah Lance teams up with a rogue cop to protect a young pickpocket who stole the diamond. Starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, and Ewan McGregor, the cast isn't too bad, but it's not all that impressive either. And the plot is all kinds of convoluted and puts its girl power/emancipation theme ahead of good storytelling. Still, the action scenes are fun and exciting, and the soundtrack brings a lot of energy to the film. An entertaining mess, Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is yet another mediocre effort by DC.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • May 19, 2020
    If COVID-19 ushered cinemas off this mortal coil, I'm kind of strangely okay with telling people this was the last thing I ever got to see on the big screen.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 24, 2020
    Birds of Prey is a good example at what DC are doing correct. This is not the average comic book movie and it's refreshing to see. The cast is enjoyable and Robbie is ideal again in the central role of Harley Quinn. DC are managing to give the villain a chance to shine, and McGregor manages to breath life into Black Mask. I wasn't a massive fan of the change over and mask for Black Mask, it was actually better when McGregor had the mask off. The film is not perfect, but the gritty tone was ideal for the film and I hope DC can continue with this style of storytelling with the next films in the series. 22/03/2020
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Feb 23, 2020
    Simply put, this movie was fantabulous!
    Joseph E Super Reviewer
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