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Barely Lethal

Barely Lethal is a film directed by and written by John D'Arco. The story centers on a 17-year-old agent, codenamed Agent 83, who yearns for a normal teenage life and fakes her own death to enroll as an exchange student in a suburban high school. Starring in the lead role, the film blends high school antics with espionage elements as the protagonist navigates friendships, romance, and threats from her covert past. The supporting cast includes as a rival assassin, as the agent's former handler, as the agency's director, and as another operative. With a runtime of 96 minutes, Barely Lethal was produced independently on a $15 million budget and distributed by for its limited theatrical release. took place in 2013, capturing a mix of action sequences and comedic high school scenarios. Upon release, the film debuted on on April 30, 2015, followed by a limited theatrical rollout on May 29, 2015. It garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics, earning a 26% Tomatometer score on based on 34 reviews, with praise for Steinfeld's performance but criticism for its formulaic plot. As of 2025, audiences have given it a 38% score on (based on over 2,500 ratings), and it holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 on from over 24,000 users. Despite modest earnings of approximately $6,000 domestically, the film underperformed relative to its budget.

Plot and cast

Plot

The film opens with Agent 83, a highly skilled teenage operative trained from childhood at the Prescott Academy for Girls—a covert government program that grooms orphaned girls into elite assassins—completing a mission in Chechnya to capture the notorious arms dealer Victoria Knox. Posing as a captive, Agent 83 orchestrates the takedown, leading to Knox's imprisonment at the academy under the supervision of the agency's stern director, Hardman. However, weary of her relentless life devoid of normal adolescent experiences, Agent 83 seizes an opportunity during the mission in Chechnya to fake her own death by staging an explosion and falling into the river below, allowing her to vanish and reinvent herself. She enrolls in a typical suburban high school as an exchange student named Megan Walsh, eager to experience everyday teen life. At school, Megan quickly forms friendships: she bonds with the awkward, inventive classmate over shared interests, sparking a budding romance, and joins the popular crowd led by the charismatic . Unbeknownst to Megan at first, is actually 84, a fellow Prescott trainee and her longtime rival, who recognizes her immediately and begins subtly taunting her about her attempted escape from their shared past. As Megan navigates high school challenges like dances, bullies, and crushes—finally feeling a sense of normalcy—tensions rise when Victoria Knox escapes imprisonment with aid from her associates and resumes her illegal arms dealings, now targeting a Chechen . Knox soon discovers Agent 83's survival and dispatches operatives to recapture her, while Hardman, initially believing reports of her death, grows suspicious. Agent 84, tasked by Hardman to locate the rogue agent, confronts at but faces resistance as Megan refuses to return to the agency. Their encounter escalates when Knox's forces intervene, leading to a chaotic skirmish that exposes Megan's secrets to her new friends. Meanwhile, Knox, having betrayed the agency, kidnaps Megan's host family, the Larsons, to draw her out. Despite their rivalry, Megan defeats Agent 84 in a confrontation at the school, with help from her friend . In the climactic showdown at the school homecoming dance and subsequent rescue, Megan battles Knox's henchmen and ultimately defeats in combat with assistance from Hardman, who helps subdue Knox, rescuing the Larsons and thwarting the arms deal. With the threat neutralized and Hardman offering her a chance to rejoin the agency, Megan chooses instead to embrace her newfound normalcy, rejecting the assassin lifestyle to pursue her relationship with Roger and continue her high school journey.

Cast

The principal cast of Barely Lethal features Hailee Steinfeld in the lead role as Megan Walsh, also known as Agent 83, a teenage special operations agent who yearns for a normal high school life and fakes her death to enroll as an exchange student. Samuel L. Jackson portrays Hardman, the tough director of the covert Prescott agency that trains young assassins. Jessica Alba plays Victoria Knox, the primary antagonist and a rogue former agent who has become an international arms dealer and assassin. Sophie Turner appears as Heather, codenamed Agent 84, a highly skilled fellow agent and Megan's competitive rival within the organization. Supporting roles round out the , blending agency operatives, high school peers, and adversaries to highlight the film's mix of spy and teen comedy elements. Jaime King stars as Special Analyst Knight, a dedicated fellow agent who assists in missions. plays Liz Larson, Megan's quirky classmate and budding best friend who becomes entangled in her double life. Additional key supporting performers include as Roger Marcus, a kind-hearted high school crush; as Cash Fenton, a charming but unreliable peer; and Ryan Grigsby as , one of Victoria's henchmen. The casting drew established stars like Jackson and alongside emerging talents, with Barely Lethal marking an early major film role for Turner following her breakout on . There were no reported recasting issues or major controversies during production.

Production

Development

The screenplay for Barely Lethal was written by John D'Arco and gained recognition by placing on the 2011 Hit List of promising unproduced scripts. Kyle Newman, whose previous directorial credit included the 2009 comedy Fanboys, was attached to helm the project as his follow-up feature. Financing was secured through Highland Film Group, which fully funded the production as its first such venture, with additional completion loans provided by 120dB Films in late 2013. The budget was established at around $15 million, positioning the film as a mid-range independent action comedy blending teen spy elements with coming-of-age themes. A24 joined as a co-producer and handled U.S. distribution rights, while Highland Film Group managed international sales, announcing pre-sales at the . Early casting efforts focused on young leads, with signing on to star as the protagonist in April 2013 amid her rising profile post-. Pre-production faced hurdles in aligning schedules for adolescent actors and refining the script to achieve a PG-13 rating; the film initially received an from the MPAA, prompting an appeal that succeeded without further cuts to balance its humor, action, and violence.

Filming

for Barely Lethal commenced in , , in November 2013, leveraging the state's film , which offers a 20% base transferable credit plus an additional 10% uplift for promotional value to . The production schedule spanned roughly , with shooting dates from November 9 through December 20, 2013, allowing the crew to capture the film's blend of suburban high school life and high-stakes action. Filming took place across various Georgia locations to replicate authentic American suburban and action environments. Classroom and school-based scenes were shot at local high schools, including Decatur High School, where band students served as extras, and the former Newton High School building in Covington for interior and exterior setups. Action sequences, including training and combat elements, were primarily filmed at the Guardian Centers of Georgia in Perry, an 830-acre emergency response training facility that provided versatile spaces for set construction and stunt work over about two weeks. Coordinating stunts with the young cast presented logistical challenges, particularly for lead actress , who performed nearly 100% of her own stunts, such as fight choreography and a car chase sequence, following intensive physical preparation to handle the role's demands. The production wrapped its shoot after five days of intensive action filming in early December 2013.

Post-production

Following principal photography, Barely Lethal entered in 2014, where the was refined to emphasize its action-comedy tone. Editing was handled by Lisa Zeno Churgin, who assembled the final cut with a of , focusing on tight pacing to balance high-energy fight sequences and humorous teen drama elements. work was overseen by supervisor at duMonde VFX, with additional contributions from Flash Film Works; the team incorporated minimal enhancements for explosions, wire-fu stunts in combat scenes, and other practical action elements, avoiding heavy reliance on green screen compositing to maintain a grounded aesthetic. Atlanta's urban exteriors from filming influenced select edit transitions to integrate seamlessly with interior and agency sets. Sound design and mixing were managed by a team including sound effects editor Kyle Arzt and foley artist Benjamin James Bradshaw, ensuring clear dialogue amid chaotic action while heightening comedic timing through layered effects.

Music

Score

The original score for Barely Lethal was composed by American composer Mateo Messina, known for his work on films like Juno. Messina began scoring the film in mid-2014, aligning with its production timeline for the 2015 release. The score adopts an 1980s-inspired synth-based style, blending elements with hyper-active motifs to capture the film's mix of spy action and teen . This approach evokes spy genre tropes through energetic pulses and tension-building layers, while lighter, upbeat cues support the high school sequences. Key examples include the opening track "Prescott," a fast-paced cue that establishes the secret agency's high-stakes atmosphere. Action-oriented pieces like "" and "" escalate with driving rhythms during combat scenes, integrating seamlessly to heighten the film's comedic chases without overshadowing . The full score received a commercial release on June 16, 2015, via Lakeshore Records, featuring 25 tracks totaling approximately 33 minutes. Select cues from the score were incorporated into the film's trailers to preview its energetic tone. The featured music in Barely Lethal incorporates 16 licensed songs, blending , pop, and tracks to underscore the Megan's shift from covert operative to aspiring high , heightening the film's comedic and action-oriented tone. Key examples include "You Don't Know Me" by The Rumor Mill featuring Chetti, which plays during the as the theme song, establishing Megan's secretive world and yearning for normalcy. In an early scene, "Bad Night in Paradise" by accompanies Megan spying on a target, amplifying the intrigue of her professional life. As infiltrates high school, tracks like "" by Maggie Eckford play during her awkward social integration, evoking youthful vulnerability, while "Bad Reputation" by energizes a rebellious teen gathering, highlighting her adaptation struggles. Other notable placements feature "Colorful World" by Shayna Rose and "Take Me Out" by in party and pursuit sequences, reinforcing the narrative's mix of excitement and coming-of-age chaos. Music supervisor Koo Abuali curated these selections to parallel Megan's dual identity, drawing from contemporary and retro influences for emotional resonance. managed the licensing for the film's distribution. No dedicated for the featured was released, though individual tracks are available via digital platforms like and . The original score occasionally bridges transitions into these songs for seamless flow.

Release

Distribution and marketing

In February 2015, A24 Films and DirecTV Cinema acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Barely Lethal from Main Street Films in a deal that positioned the film for a hybrid release strategy combining early video-on-demand availability with limited theatrical rollout. The film was released on DirecTV on April 30, 2015, followed by a limited theatrical release on May 29, 2015. It held its Los Angeles premiere on May 27, 2015, at the ArcLight Hollywood, marking a key promotional event ahead of its wider accessibility. Marketing efforts centered on leveraging the film's action-comedy premise and Hailee Steinfeld's rising star appeal to target young audiences, with official trailers released on April 24, 2015, via A24's YouTube channel and social media platforms, showcasing high-energy sequences blending espionage thrills with high school humor. These promotions emphasized Steinfeld's character navigating teenage life amid covert operations, distributed across digital channels to build pre-release buzz without large-scale traditional advertising. Cast members, including Samuel L. Jackson, participated in press interviews to highlight the film's lighthearted tone and ensemble dynamic. International distribution was managed by Highland Film Group, which secured sales during the to over 20 territories, including , the (CIS), and , with additional deals for markets such as , , , , , the , , and .

Home media

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in by Home Entertainment on August 4, 2015. The Blu-ray edition includes a digital HD copy, along with bonus features such as deleted scenes, an track featuring director and actors and , and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Digital download and video-on-demand availability began concurrently with the physical release on platforms including and Amazon Video. The film was later added to in the United States on August 10, 2016, where it remained available for several years before the streaming rights expired. Internationally, home video releases varied by region; for example, in the , the DVD and Blu-ray were distributed by on October 26, 2015. There has been no 4K UHD release to date. Home media sales were modest, with North American DVD revenue totaling approximately $173,000 and Blu-ray sales around $76,000.

Reception

Critical response

Barely Lethal received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. On , the film has an approval rating of 26% based on 34 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3/10; the site's critical consensus states, "Just like its underserved protagonist, Barely Lethal is in disguise -- it wants you to think it's smarter than it is but it fails by falling prey to all the clichés it mocks." On , it holds a weighted average score of 44 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 38% based on over 2,500 ratings, while on IMDb, the film holds a 5.4/10 rating from 24,200 users. Critics frequently praised Hailee Steinfeld's charismatic lead performance as Agent 83 (Megan Walsh), highlighting her ability to convincingly portray a blend of ruthless spy skills and awkward teenage normalcy. The film's energetic action sequences were also commended for their over-the-top flair, drawing comparisons to the teen vigilante style of Kick-Ass in blending high school drama with espionage thrills. Some reviewers appreciated its lighthearted take on female empowerment in the male-dominated spy genre, showcasing a young protagonist's agency in both combat and personal identity. However, much of the criticism focused on the film's formulaic plot, which adhered too closely to teen comedy and spy tropes without innovation, leading to underdeveloped supporting characters like those played by and . Tonal inconsistencies between the humor and bursts of violence were cited as jarring, undermining the narrative's cohesion and resulting in an uneven execution despite the fun premise. Notable reviews included Sheri Linden's in , which described the film as settling into "a fairly standard teen comedy" but noted Steinfeld's smooth handling of stunts and Samuel L. Jackson's authoritative presence as mentor Hardman. Peter Bradshaw of dismissed it as "cringe-worthy teen assassin hokum," critiquing the misjudged action choreography and overall lack of edge. The film's box office underperformance has retrospectively influenced some perceptions, framing it as an overlooked cult potential rather than a mainstream success.

Box office

Barely Lethal had a of $15 million. The film received a in the United States on May 29, , opening in just two theaters and earning $1,726 over its debut weekend. Its total domestic gross amounted to only $6,075, reflecting the constrained distribution strategy that prioritized video-on-demand and pay-TV platforms like Cinema ahead of wide theatrical rollout. Internationally, Barely Lethal saw modest earnings across select markets, including $227,036 in the and $169,138 in , among others in regions like the , , and . The cumulative worldwide box office total reached $933,847, with the vast majority derived from overseas territories due to the negligible U.S. performance. Overall, the film is widely regarded as a , recouping less than 7% of its production costs theatrically amid low awareness, stiff in the action-comedy , and the decision to pivot toward and VOD distribution, which curtailed traditional cinema exposure. This underwhelming financial outcome was compounded by negative critical response, further dampening theatrical attendance.

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