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The Toxic Avenger Unrated
Action · Comedy · Science Fiction · 2025
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.
Movie details
The Toxic Avenger Unrated
“The hero we need now.”
2025 Action · Comedy · Science Fiction 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Toxic Avenger Unrated?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Macon Blair
Written by
Macon Blair
Peter Dinklage
Winston / Toxie, the Hero
Jacob Tremblay
Wade, the Kid
Taylour Paige
J.J. Doherty, the Wild Card
Julia Davis
Kissy Sturnevan, his Associate
Jonny Coyne
Thad Barkabus, the Big Boss
Elijah Wood
Fritz Garbinger, his Creepy Brother
Kevin Bacon
Bob Garbinger, the Villain
Court is in session
Put The Toxic Avenger Unrated on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.