# Kick-Ass

> 2010 film directed by Matthew Vaughn

**Wikidata**: [Q2201](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2201)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick-Ass_(film))  
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## Summary
Kick-Ass is a 2010 film directed by Matthew Vaughn, classified as a superhero film, action film, comedy film, and teen film. It is a co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States, produced by Marv Studios and Plan B Entertainment. The film is the first installment in the *Kick-Ass* series, followed by *Kick-Ass 2* in 2013.

## Key Facts
- **Title:** Kick-Ass
- **Director:** Matthew Vaughn
- **Release Date:** Premiered March 12, 2010; wide release April 22, 2010; released June 17, 2010.
- **Genre:** Superhero film, action film, comedy film, teen film.
- **Country of Origin:** United Kingdom, United States.
- **Production Companies:** Marv Studios (UK), Plan B Entertainment (US).
- **Budget:** $30,000,000.00
- **Box Office Revenue:** $96,000,000.00
- **Duration:** 117.0 minutes
- **Cast:** Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz.
- **Sequel:** Followed by *Kick-Ass 2* (2013).
- **MPAA Rating:** Rated R.
- **Critical Scores:** Rotten Tomatoes 77%, Metacritic 66/100.
- **Official Website:** http://kickass-themovie.com/

## FAQs
**Who starred in the film *Kick-Ass*?**
The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, alongside Nicolas Cage and Chloë Grace Moretz. Taylor-Johnson plays a teenager who decides to become a real-life superhero, while Cage plays a vigilante father figure and Moretz plays his daughter, a ruthless vigilante known as Hit-Girl.

**What is the production background of *Kick-Ass*?**
The film was co-produced by the British company Marv Studios and the American company Plan B Entertainment. It was directed by Matthew Vaughn and was released in 2010 as a co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States.

**How was *Kick-Ass* received by critics and audiences?**
The film received generally positive reviews, holding a 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic. It was a moderate financial success, earning $96 million worldwide against a production budget of $30 million.

**What genres does *Kick-Ass* belong to?**
The film is a hybrid of multiple genres, classified specifically as a superhero film, an action film, a comedy film, and a teen film. This blend reflects its focus on a high school protagonist engaging in violent vigilante action with dark comedic elements.

## Why It Matters
*Kick-Ass* matters as a significant deconstruction of the superhero genre that arrived during a period of growing dominance for more traditional comic book adaptations. By grounding its narrative in a "real world" setting where a teenager without superpowers attempts to fight crime with severe consequences, the film challenged the established tropes of the genre. It served as a breakthrough vehicle for actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz, launching them into wider recognition in major franchises. The film's distinct blend of graphic violence and comedy, particularly through the character Hit-Girl, sparked cultural conversations regarding the portrayal of youth in action cinema. Its success established a franchise, leading to a sequel and solidifying Matthew Vaughn's reputation for creating stylized, genre-bending action films.

## Notable For
- **Genre Deconstruction:** Notable for its realistic and violent take on the superhero genre, contrasting with the idealized tone of contemporaneous comic book films.
- **Breakthrough Performances:** Served as a major career milestone for Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz, establishing them as prominent young actors.
- **Casting of Nicolas Cage:** Featured Nicolas Cage in a key supporting role, adding to his portfolio of eccentric characters and reuniting him with the superhero genre.
- **Franchise Launch:** Successfully launched a film series, leading to the production of the sequel *Kick-Ass 2* in 2013.
- **International Co-Production:** A successful collaboration between British and American production entities (Marv Studios and Plan B Entertainment).
- **Critical Reception:** Achieved a "Certified Fresh" status on Rotten Tomatoes with a 77% score, indicating strong critical approval.

## Body

### Core Identity and Classification
*Kick-Ass* is a 2010 motion picture instance of a film, a sequence of images that give the impression of movement stored on film stock. It is formally classified under four distinct genres: superhero film, action film, comedy film, and teen film. The film is recognized as a distinct cultural product with extensive classification across knowledge systems, including Dewey Decimal Classification 791.43 and Library of Congress Classification PN1993-PN1999.

### Production and Direction
The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, a British filmmaker. Production was handled by two primary companies: Marv Studios, a British film production company based in London (inception 1997), and Plan B Entertainment, an American film production company based in Los Angeles (inception 2002). The film is a co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States. The official website for the film is hosted at http://kickass-themovie.com/.

### Cast and Characters
The principal cast includes three notable actors:
- **Aaron Taylor-Johnson:** An English actor (born 1990) who plays the lead role. His involvement in *Kick-Ass* (2010) and its sequel *Kick-Ass 2* (2013) is a significant part of his filmography, alongside his roles in *Godzilla* and *Avengers: Age of Ultron*.
- **Nicolas Cage:** An American actor (born 1964) known for his roles in *Leaving Las Vegas* and *National Treasure*. In *Kick-Ass*, he plays the character Damon Macready / Big Daddy, a role that fits his portfolio of eccentric and unconventional performances.
- **Chloë Grace Moretz:** An American actress (born 1997) who plays the character Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl. This role was pivotal in her career, occurring early in her work period which began in 2004. She received recognition for this role at the 37th Saturn Awards.

### Release and Performance
The film had a staggered release schedule:
- **Premiere:** March 12, 2010.
- **Wide Release:** April 22, 2010.
- **Additional Release:** June 17, 2010.
The film had a runtime of 117 minutes. Financially, it was produced on a budget of $30 million and grossed $96 million at the box office.

### Critical Reception
*Kick-Ass* received positive critical reception. It holds a rating of 7.1/10, a Rotten Tomatoes score of 77%, and a Metacritic score of 66/100. It was recognized at the Saturn Awards, with Chloë Grace Moretz receiving attention for her performance.

### Franchise and Sequel
*Kick-Ass* is the first part of the *Kick-Ass* film series. It is followed by *Kick-Ass 2*, a 2013 film directed by Jeff Wadlow. The entity *Kick-Ass 2* is listed as the "followed by" property for the original film. The series is identified within knowledge bases as "part of series" with the identifier Q14948573.

### Technical Specifications and Identifiers
The film possesses numerous technical identifiers across global systems:
- **IMDb ID:** tt1250777
- **Rotten Tomatoes ID:** m/1217700-kick_ass
- **Metacritic ID:** movie/kick-ass
- **Library of Congress Control Number:** no2010041220
- **VIAF ID:** 177707191, 229680471
- **Freebase ID:** /m/05f4_n0
- **AllMovie ID:** v468124
- **Box Office Mojo ID:** kickass
- **The Numbers ID:** Kick-Ass
- **FilmAffinity ID:** 70134
- **AlloCiné ID:** 1492319
- **BBC Things ID:** 2611f753-ece7-47ea-9782-f912bc1e4088 (referenced via genre context)
- **Wikidata Commons Category:** Kick-Ass (film)
- **Logo/Image:** Kick-ass.svg

### Distribution and Ratings
The film carries an MPAA rating of R (Restricted). It is associated with the genre identifiers for action, comedy, and superhero films. The film is available in color.

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