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Guardians of the Galaxy

2014Movie2 h 1 minPG-13

83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic768.5Rotten Tomatoes91%92%

A pulse-pounding, nostalgic action movie about the future and family, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Feels like

  • Space Opera Blockbuster
  • Retro Pop-Soundtrack Driven
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Quirky Ensemble Cast
  • High-Energy Action Comedy
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s Vibes
  • Marvel Cinematic Universe Entry
  • Irreverent Tone

Cast

24 of 69

Crew

Directed by
James Gunn
Written by
James Gunn, Nicole Perlman
Produced by
Kevin Feige
Music by
Tyler Bates

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Facts

July 30, 2014 · 2 h 1 min · PG-13

Released
July 30, 2014
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$170 million
Box office
$773 million
Available in
75 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

The Worf Effect, Sex for Services, Honey Trap +9

  • The Worf Effect
  • Sex for Services
  • Honey Trap
  • Flatline
  • Evil Mentor
  • Memento MacGuffin
  • Sustained Misunderstanding
  • Rubber-Forehead Aliens
  • Good Thing You Can Heal
  • Non-Uniform Uniform
  • Friendly Enemy
  • Riding into the Sunset

12 of 438 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Guardians of the Galaxy?"

Questions about Guardians of the Galaxy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Guardians of the Galaxy?

Disney+

In the United States, Guardians of the Galaxy streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Guardians of the Galaxy worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Guardians of the Galaxy okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Guardians of the Galaxy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Will Guardians of the Galaxy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Was Guardians of the Galaxy a box office hit?

Budget$170 million
Box office$773 million

Yes: it cost about $170 million to make and earned $773 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.