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title: "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
year: 2017
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imdb_id: "tt4649466"
tmdb_id: 343668
wikidata_id: "Q23780457"
fi1m_score: 42
critics_score: 44
critics_reviews: 29
published: "2026-10-05T14:28:19.737082+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-05T14:28:58.121018+00:00"
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# Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

Directed by Matthew Vaughn · 2h 21m · Crime, Comedy, Action

## Identity

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/kingsman-the-golden-circle
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** kingsman-the-golden-circle
- **IMDb ID:** tt4649466
- **TMDB ID:** 343668
- **Wikidata ID:** Q23780457
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4649466/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/343668, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23780457

**Fi1m score: 42** · Critics 44 from 29 reviews

*In a sentence:* A spy film so crowded that even the stars seem to be waiting for their turn

> Taron Egerton and Julianne Moore give this overlong spy comedy more charm than its plotting earns. The action has skill behind it, but the crowded cast and coarse jokes make it a wearying evening.

## Synopsis

Eggsy (Taron Egerton) faces the megalomaniac Poppy (Julianne Moore) in a spy adventure involving Harry Hart (Colin Firth) and Merlin (Mark Strong). Whiskey (Pedro Pascal) is another agent in the ensemble, alongside the cowboy Tequila (Channing Tatum). Princess Tilde (Hanna Alström), Ginger (Halle Berry) and Champ (Jeff Bridges) also feature as Eggsy contends with criminal ambition and political manoeuvring. The conflict plays out through secret-service work and violent encounters, with a large company of spies caught up in the plotting.

## Review

Matthew Vaughn’s *Kingsman: The Golden Circle* is a poor spy comedy that keeps finding ways to prolong a joke. At 141 minutes, it has enough time for its plentiful characters and still struggles to give them something worth doing. The ambition is understandable: make the action elaborate, keep the company agreeable and let the bad taste get a laugh. We can enjoy all three, but the director repeats them until the effort becomes tiring.

Taron Egerton gives Eggsy an alertness that makes us keep looking for a more involving story for him. He can hold our attention without another elaborate action sequence being arranged around him, which makes the shortage of development frustrating. Colin Firth and Mark Strong help, because the exchanges between the three have an ease the plot rarely manages. Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman have written plenty to occupy this cast; too little of it allows Eggsy to become more interesting.

Julianne Moore makes Poppy enjoyable through the physical comedy, committing herself to the absurdity without pausing to advertise the joke. We laughed at her performance, and then became irritated as the film kept asking her to repeat the same effect. That is a waste of an actor who can make this sort of foolishness seem worth the trouble. After a while, even Poppy stops being much fun.

The action is not lazily assembled, and that matters even when it becomes tiresome. George Richmond’s cinematography and Eddie Hamilton’s editing keep the fights quick and legible, but the relentless movement makes it difficult to feel that anything can hurt. The choreography offers plenty to watch, though our interest in the outcome keeps slipping. The editor maintains speed within individual sequences; the screenplay keeps supplying complications that delay the next useful encounter between characters.

Darren Gilford’s production design supplies welcome colour, giving the eye something to enjoy when the plotting starts to feel like work. Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson drive the action with an emphatic score, which adds momentum but gives us little relief alongside the rapid cutting. These contributions are effective enough in isolation, yet the film becomes tiring when every department is working so hard to keep us excited.

The crude humour is harder to forgive than the length. The director treats an unpleasant idea as sufficient grounds for a joke, and too many of the violent gags stop there. A spy spoof needs some wit about its heroes’ appetites and the business they are in. Here, even the political plotting seems to make the story busier without giving the comedy much to work with.

The warmer reviews are understandable when the cast get a chance to work together. We cannot recommend 141 minutes on the strength of those exchanges, particularly when the film keeps interrupting them. Anyone coming solely for elaborate action may be more forgiving. For an evening’s entertainment, we would choose something less exhausting.

*Fi1m score 42, published 5 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Kingsman: The Golden Circle an overstuffed sequel that struggles to recover its predecessor’s comic energy. Praise centres on the cast, particularly Julianne Moore’s gleeful villain and Elton John’s comic appearances, with several reviews also valuing Taron Egerton’s presence and the actors’ rapport. The action earns credit for its invention and choreography, even from some critics who find the surrounding story thin. Excessive length is a complaint shared by supporters and detractors.

The spread is wide, however, and the chief disagreement concerns whether the spectacle remains entertaining despite that excess. The Hollywood Reporter finds carefully crafted scenes and character-focused humour enough to sustain the fun; Variety finds the action weightless because the plot offers so little sense of stakes. Elsewhere, reservations cluster around crude jokes, underdeveloped characters and muddled politics. For the harsher reviews, the violence and repetition exhaust what charm the cast supplies.

## Straight answers

**Is Kingsman: The Golden Circle worth watching?**

*Kingsman: The Golden Circle* is hard to recommend despite its charming cast and skilfully assembled action; we score it 42 out of 100. Taron Egerton and Julianne Moore provide some pleasure, but the crowded plotting, repetitive jokes and 141-minute runtime make it wearying. Those coming solely for elaborate fights may be more forgiving.

**How long is Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and what is it rated?**

*Kingsman: The Golden Circle* runs 2h 21m. It is a crime and comedy film.

**Where can I watch Kingsman: The Golden Circle in Bulgaria?**

*Kingsman: The Golden Circle* is streaming on HBO Max and Disney+ in Bulgaria, and it is also available to rent from Apple TV from лв 2.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and is it suitable for children?**

*Kingsman: The Golden Circle* carries a UK 15 certificate and is unsuitable for children, with frequent violent encounters, violent gags and crude humour. We find the relentless action more tiring than frightening, though that does not make it gentle viewing; its coarse jokes and treatment of violence make it a poor choice for the squeamish.

**How does Kingsman: The Golden Circle compare to OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?**

*Kingsman: The Golden Circle* offers elaborate action, but we recommend [*OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies*](https://film.one/film/oss-117-cairo-nest-of-spies) as the better spy comedy for its sharper focus on its hero’s complacency. The latter rebuilds a Fifties thriller around a fool, rather than crowding the screen with agents and complications. Its gags thin out late, but its comic purpose is clearer.

### Reviews we read (29)

- **IndieWire**, Kate Erbland (B-): Erbland finds the sequel energetic and entertaining but ultimately overlong, convoluted blockbuster overkill. She praises its ambitious action set pieces and Julianne Moore’s gleeful performance, while criticizing a distasteful tracking-device scene. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-matthew-vaughn-1201877938/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Todd McCarthy (70/100, inferred): McCarthy finds the sequel entertaining and mostly fresh, though it sometimes feels like too much of a good thing. He praises its clever, carefully crafted scenes and character-focused humor, while faulting its excessive running time. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/kingsman-golden-circle-review-1039813/)
- **Empire**, Dan Jolin (68/100, inferred): Jolin finds the sequel entertaining but overlong, with less character development than its predecessor. He particularly praises the kinetic, inventive action sequences, while criticizing the drawn-out runtime and parts of the plot. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/kingsman-golden-circle-review/)
- **RogerEbert.com** (64/100, inferred): The page could not be accessed, so the critic’s verdict is unavailable. I could not verify a specific point of praise or complaint. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/kingsman-the-golden-circle-2017)
- **Screen Daily**, Tim Grierson (64/100, inferred): The accessible page does not reveal the critic’s verdict. Its standfirst describes the film as a stylish secret-service sequel, but the review body is paywalled. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review/5122417.article)
- **The New York Times** (64/100, inferred): The review text is inaccessible, so its verdict cannot be established. No praise or complaint can be reliably identified. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review.html)
- **Radio Times**, Jeremy Aspinall (3/5): The review gives the sequel a three-star assessment, suggesting a mixed verdict. It singles out Julianne Moore’s gleeful performance as the megalomaniac Poppy. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-mtrp7t/kingsman-the-golden-circle/)
- **The Guardian**, Gwilym Mumford (60/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel exhilarating but overstuffed, with its excessive length and tone-deaf moments holding it back. They praise its visual wit and the gleefully absurd spectacle, including Elton John’s profane turn. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/19/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-spy-sequel-reaches-new-heights-of-skyscraping-silliness)
- **Total Film**, Matt Maytum (3/5): The critic finds the sequel entertaining but too safe to match the original’s edge. The energetic opening action and the cast’s charm stand out, while the familiar plot and lack of character arc disappoint. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review/)
- **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (2/5): O'Sullivan finds the sequel cruel, dull and far less daring than the original. She singles out Colin Firth’s performance and Elton John’s cameo as highlights. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/kingsman-the-golden-circle-film-review-the-spy-who-lost-me-a3683036.html)
- **Little White Lies**, Adam Woodward (3/2/1): The critic finds the sequel bloated, artistically impotent and politically conservative. They fault its glut of characters and subplots, singling out Channing Tatum’s cowboy as especially weak. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/kingsman-the-golden-circle)
- **Time Out**, Anna Smith (2/5): Smith finds the sequel inferior, despite a few bright moments. She singles out its increasingly crude humor as a prominent flaw. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (25/100, inferred): Chang finds the sequel overlong, tonally undisciplined, and less anarchically entertaining than its predecessor. He praises the interplay among Firth, Strong, and Egerton, but says the film’s violent gags lack wit and finesse. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-kingsman-golden-circle-review-20170921-story.html)
- **Variety**, Peter Debruge (25/100, inferred): Debruge finds the sequel overblown, incoherent, and so unconcerned with stakes that its action feels weightless. He singles out Taron Egerton’s screen presence as a bright spot, while criticizing the film’s implausible plot and relentless excess. [Read](https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-1202562659/)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (0.5/4): Cole finds the sequel soulless and less effective than its predecessor. He criticizes its overloaded action, singling out Elton John’s wire-fu scene as its only inspired gag. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/kingsman-the-golden-circle/)
- **Sight and Sound**, Henry K. Miller (10/100, inferred): Miller dismisses the sequel as a witless, overlong failure. He particularly objects to its crude shock humor and rote ultraviolence. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/kingsman-golden-circle-review-taboo-busting-ultra-tedium)
- **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (10/100, inferred): Vishnevetsky finds the sequel dumber, less stylish, and politically incoherent, with clumsy plotting that drains away its fun. He singles out its class politics and overstuffed, boring stretches as particular failures. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/kingsman-gets-dumber-in-the-lurching-incoherent-golden-1818603089)
- **Vulture**, David Edelstein (10/100, inferred): Edelstein finds the sequel a bloated, stupid mess that fails to recapture the first film’s comic appeal. He praises Julianne Moore’s physical comic performance as Poppy, but says it grows repetitive. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2017/09/kingsman-the-golden-circle-is-bloated-campy-and-stupid.html)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (3.5 out of 5): Crow finds the sequel an entertaining, giddy romp, though its packed story can feel manic and unfocused. He especially praises Mark Strong’s standout scene and Julianne Moore’s spirited villainous performance. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review/)
- **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (70/100, inferred): Hammond says the sequel delivers the familiar Kingsman formula and should please fans, though it is overlong and bloated. He singles out its colorful production design, soundtrack, and fast-paced editing as strengths. [Read](https://deadline.com/2017/09/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-taron-egerton-colin-firth-1202172871/)
- **/Film**, Karen Han (7/10): Han finds the sequel entertaining but less successful than the first film, with its political plot and self-seriousness undermining the fun. She praises Taron Egerton’s performance and highlights Harry’s recovery as the film’s strongest emotional thread. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/553478/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review/)
- **Digital Spy**, Jamie Graham (65/100, inferred): The review finds the sequel entertaining and brazen, but less successful and less substantial than its predecessor. It praises Pedro Pascal’s charismatic agent and Elton John’s funny cameo, while lamenting the lack of an Eggsy character arc and potent class subtext. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a838397/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review/)
- **Paste**, Will Leitch (5.1): Leitch finds the sequel bloated, overplotted, and less playful than the original. He singles out Elton John’s extended cameo as a highlight, while criticizing the film’s excessive plot machinery and crude subplot. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/kinsgman/kingsman-the-golden-circle)
- **HeyUGuys** (2/5): The critic finds the sequel hugely disappointing, despite flashes of brilliance. Julianne Moore’s performance as the villain is singled out for praise, while the repetitive, overblown story is criticized. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/kingsman-golden-circle-review/)
- **Eye for Film**, Evelin Toth (35/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel entertaining but let down by shallow, predictable plotting and underdeveloped characters. The expertly choreographed action sequences are singled out for praise. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/kingsman-the-golden-circle-2017-film-review-by-evelin-toth)
- **Consequence**, Clint Worthington (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel overstuffed, tonally uneven, and too long to sustain its appeal. They praise Vaughn’s energetic, meticulously crafted action sequences as the film’s clearest strength. [Read](https://consequence.net/2017/09/film-review-kingsman-the-golden-circle/)
- **The Ringer**, K. Austin Collins (25/100, inferred): Collins finds the sequel bloated and less enjoyable than the original. He praises the cast’s camaraderie but complains that the humor feels desperate and the action repetitive. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2017/09/20/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle-film-review-matthew-vaughn-taron-egerton)
- **NME** (20/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel meaner, less funny, and weighed down by a messy story and static exposition. Elton John is singled out as its saving grace, bringing welcome comic energy as a furious hostage. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/kingsman-2-the-golden-circle-review-2142465)
- **The Wrap** (15/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel bloated, dull, and politically queasy, with little of the original’s charm. They single out Elton John’s profane hostage performance as the closest thing to humor. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-colin-firth-channing-tatum/)

## Details

- **Director:** Matthew Vaughn
- **Director:** Matthew Vaughn
- **Writer:** Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
- **Cinematography:** George Richmond
- **Editor:** Eddie Hamilton
- **Music:** Henry Jackman, Matthew Margeson
- **Production design:** Darren Gilford
- **Costume design:** Arianne Phillips
- **Producer:** David Reid, Matthew Vaughn, Adam Bohling
- **Cast:** Taron Egerton as Eggsy; Colin Firth as Harry Hart; Julianne Moore as Poppy; Mark Strong as Merlin; Hanna Alström as Princess Tilde; Halle Berry as Ginger; Pedro Pascal as Whiskey; Channing Tatum as Tequila
- **Runtime:** 2h 21m
- **Release (Bulgaria):** 22 September 2017
- **Genres:** Crime, Comedy, Action
- **Budget:** $104 million
- **Box office:** $411 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fvqnGmr9S8

## Where to watch in Bulgaria

- HBO Max: streaming
- Disney+: streaming, uhd
- Apple TV: rent лв 2.99, hd
- Apple TV: buy лв 8.99, sd

*Checked 2026-10-05.*

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## If you liked this

- *Spy* (2015): Rude espionage comedy with sharper jokes and room for its characters.
- *OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies* (2006), Fi1m 76: A spy spoof that finds its richest jokes in its hero’s complacency. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/oss-117-cairo-nest-of-spies.md)
- *The Long Kiss Goodnight* (1996): Violent spy business with sharper banter and a more involving central partnership.
- *From Beijing with Love* (1994): A grubby spy spoof with inventive physical comedy and properly ridiculous violence.
- *The President's Analyst* (1967): Espionage absurdity that makes room for paranoia, social satire and actual surprise.

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