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Captain Marvel

2019·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
63
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

The future, war, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Higher. Further. Faster.

The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Questions about Captain Marvel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Marvel legally?

Captain Marvel 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 Marvel worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain Marvel rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Captain Marvel?

2 h 4 min

Captain Marvel runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Captain Marvel based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain Marvel?

Critics72
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Captain Marvel higher (72) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Captain Marvel a box office hit?

Budget$152 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $152 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is Captain Marvel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captain Marvel?

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

What tropes does Captain Marvel use?

Diegetic SwitchTomato in the MirrorSean Connery Is About to Shoot YouInternal HomageChore Character ExplorationPurely Aesthetic GlassesMetaphorically TrueAliens Speaking English11th-Hour SuperpowerAnachronistic SoundtrackSaved by CanonPower Limiterand 379 more

TV Tropes lists 391 storytelling tropes for Captain Marvel, including Diegetic Switch, Tomato in the Mirror, Sean Connery Is About to Shoot You.