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The Expendables

Directed by Sylvester Stallone · 2010 ·

Short answer

Is The Expendables worth watching?

Yes. The Expendables (2010) earns a 61% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

61%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

63% Editorial Rating
67% Audience snapshot · excluded
54 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.1
6.3 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 43m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · A (India) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Sylvester Stallone , Jason Statham , Jet Li , Dolph Lundgren , Eric Roberts , Randy Couture , Steve Austin , David Zayas
Language
English

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Expendables by country

Country Streaming on
India Lionsgate Play
Japan Netflix, Hulu
United Kingdom HBO Max, Sky Cinema

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (63/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (67%).
  • Celluloid Score 61% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Expendables worth watching?

Yes — The Expendables earns a 61% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

The Expendables is a 2010 thriller film directed by Sylvester Stallone, starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham.

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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Expendables about?

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.

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The Expendables: frequently asked questions

Is The Expendables worth watching?

Yes. The Expendables (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 61%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Expendables?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, Hulu in Japan; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Expendables?

The Expendables runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is The Expendables rated?

The Expendables is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, 17+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Expendables?

The Expendables is directed by Sylvester Stallone and stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts.

Does The Expendables have a post-credits scene?

Yes. TMDB records an extra scene during the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

What is the Metascore for The Expendables?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Expendables is 54 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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