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Captain America: The First Avenger

2011·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic667.2Rotten Tomatoes80%75%

Where to watch

Disney+

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The one who never gives up awakens.

During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
Superhero Origin StoryWWII Propaganda AestheticPatriotic IdealismBlockbuster ActionNostalgic Period PieceClassic Good vs EvilEmotional SacrificeMarvel Cinematic Universe FoundationSwashbuckling AdventureHopeful Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Johnston, Brenda K. Wachel, Lisa Vick
Written by:
Jack Kirby, Stephen McFeely, Joe Simon
Produced by:
Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, Joe Johnston
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Dave Jordan, David Parker

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Questions about Captain America: The First Avenger

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Where can I stream Captain America: The First Avenger legally?

Disney+

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

Is Captain America: The First Avenger worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain America: The First Avenger rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?

2 h 4 min

Captain America: The First Avenger runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Captain America: The First Avenger based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain America: The First Avenger?

Critics73
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Captain America: The First Avenger much the same way.

Was Captain America: The First Avenger a box office hit?

Budget$140 million
Box office$371 million

Yes. It cost about $140 million to make and earned $371 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Captain America: The First Avenger in?

EnglishFrenchNorwegian

It was made in English, with some French, Norwegian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captain America: The First Avenger?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Captain America: The First Avenger in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Captain America: The First Avenger use?

Appropriated AppellationNerd Action HeroPink MistScenery PornI Can't DanceReasonable Authority FigureExpyHow We Got HereLiteral Ass-KickingSchizo TechSmall Role, Big ImpactI'm a Doctor, Not a Placeholderand 528 more

TV Tropes lists 540 storytelling tropes for Captain America: The First Avenger, including Appropriated Appellation, Nerd Action Hero, Pink Mist.