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Captain America

1979Movie1 h 37 minNR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5

A nostalgic, hopeful action movie about crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Sentinel of Liberty

Artist Steve Rogers is nearly murdered by spies, seeking his late father's national secrets. He is saved during surgery via a secret formula; this serum not only heals him but also gives him fantastic strength and lightning reflexes. To help solve the mystery behind his father’s murder and bring those guilty to justice, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets and an indestructible shield. Now armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America.

Feels like

  • Superhero Origin
  • 70s Action
  • Comic Book Adaptation
  • Espionage Thriller
  • Crime-Fighting
  • Retro Sci-Fi
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Iconic Character
  • Justice

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Rod Holcomb
Written by
Don Ingalls, Chester Krumholz
Produced by
Stan Lee, Martin M. Goldstein, Allan Balter
Music by
Mike Post, Peter Carpenter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 19, 1979 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
January 19, 1979
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Iconic Sequel Character, Guest-Star Party Member, War Hero +9

  • Iconic Sequel Character
  • Guest-Star Party Member
  • War Hero
  • Comic-Book Movies Don't Use Codenames
  • Genre Shift
  • Two-Part Trilogy
  • Anachronistic Clue
  • Deuteragonist
  • Villain Reveals the Secret
  • Made of Indestructium
  • Airborne Aircraft Carrier
  • Rogues Gallery

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain America?"

Questions about Captain America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain America?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Captain America from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Captain America worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 3.5).

Is Captain America okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Captain America?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Captain America?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.