Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13

Released Jul 22, 2011

2h 4m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

List

80%

Tomatometer

276 Reviews

75%

Audience Score

100,000+ Ratings

It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a supersoldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.

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Critics Consensus

With plenty of pulpy action, a pleasantly retro vibe, and a handful of fine performances, Captain America is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Captain America is a truly humble story that fortifies the character both physically and morally.

Rated: A-

Sep 8, 2017

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

It's very, very well done.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 14, 2015

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

The story squanders its own fine setup.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2015

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Chris Evans earned his star power in this role, and he was never better than here.

Feb 27, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

To see Captain America in a WWII backdrop battling Red Skull on the big screen is every fanboy’s dream, and Johnston delivers the goods.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 10, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... a red, white and blue superhero journey wrapped up in the nostalgia of the World War II era, where American pluck and moral certainty made the battle.

Jan 7, 2023

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Jessica G

This was a great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Audience Member

This movie gives and impeccable explanation on Captain America's backstory and is an an absolute banger. The whole crew did an excellent job on this whole movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Beth M

I really enjoy this movie. I have been a long time Captain America fan. This movie did a very good job introducing this comic book superhero.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Lucky Street Music L

One of the best comic book movies out there and just a great movie all around. The casting is incredible, the writing and story is fantastic. Chris Evan’s is Captain America.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/24

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josh d

Not perfect, but pretty good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Charlie M

One of the best early MCU entries. This character has felt true and heroic since the beginning. This movie just has an uplifting and exciting spirit.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Peggy Carter

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Bucky Barnes

Tommy Lee Jones

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Synopsis

It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a supersoldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.

Director: Joe Johnston
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Enterprises
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Action)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $176.6M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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