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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014·Movie
2h 16min·PG-13
81
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Politics, mystery, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

In heroes we trust.

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
Political ThrillerSpy Action SpectacleConspiracy DramaModern SuperheroIntense Chase SequencesMoral DilemmaGrounded Sci-FiHigh-Octane SuspensePatriotism Reimagined

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Where can I stream Captain America: The Winter Soldier legally?

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain America: The Winter Soldier rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Captain America: The Winter Soldier?

2 h 16 min

Captain America: The Winter Soldier runs 2 h 16 min.

Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain America: The Winter Soldier?

Critics80
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Captain America: The Winter Soldier much the same way.

Was Captain America: The Winter Soldier a box office hit?

Budget$170 million
Box office$715 million

Yes. It cost about $170 million to make and earned $715 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Captain America: The Winter Soldier in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Captain America: The Winter Soldier use?

ForeshadowingHeterosexual Life-PartnersBeauty Is Never TarnishedBig Brother Is WatchingHe Knows Too MuchFive-Second ForeshadowingSurprisingly Sudden DeathDecapitation StrikeImpersonating an OfficerThrowback ThreadsMagic Floppy DiskExtremity Extremistand 519 more

TV Tropes lists 531 storytelling tropes for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, including Foreshadowing, Heterosexual Life-Partners, Beauty Is Never Tarnished.