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The Avengers

2012·Movie
2h 23min·PG-13

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The Avengers fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Pop culture, the future, and war

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, sound design, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

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When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
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Questions about The Avengers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Avengers legally?

The Avengers is included with a subscription to Hulu and 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 The Avengers worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Avengers rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is The Avengers?

2 h 23 min

The Avengers runs 2 h 23 min.

Is The Avengers based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Avengers?

Critics80
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Avengers much the same way.

Was The Avengers a box office hit?

Budget$220 million
Box office$1.5 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $220 million to make and earned $1.5 billion worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What language is The Avengers in?

EnglishHindiRussian

It was made in English, with some Hindi, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Avengers?

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

What tropes does The Avengers use?

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TV Tropes lists 831 storytelling tropes for The Avengers, including Hate Plague, Bilingual Bonus, And Mission Control Rejoiced.