Captain America: The First Avenger

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Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13

Released Jul 22, 2011

2h 4m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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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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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Director Joe Johnston's gamble of making a Marvel movie set during World War II paid off in droves, thanks to his own style and an impressive ensemble of performers.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 9, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

You won't find a more grounded, selfless comic book movie hero like him, outside of Christopher Reeve's Superman.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 17, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

“Captain America: The First Avenger” is an old-fashioned adventure with modern digital effects, and one of the most confident and reliable entries in the Marvel Universe. It really is a pleasure to return to this film. [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 4/5

Feb 13, 2025

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Jão B

This is so much better than I remembered! Not only a great superhero movie, but also a great World War II movie. The action is really exciting and there are so many badass scenes. The characters are really captivating, and I love the references to Captain's first issue. Crazy to think this is the rise of what is recognized today as the greatest cinematic universe ever! Also the CGI of skinny Rogers in the beginning is crazy. Really solid origin all around. 🛡️🇺🇸 (8/10)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Gerald H

“My favorite MCU movie! It might not be the best, but it captures the original Marvel comic book spirit better than any other.”.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Alex C.

This movie is really good, and I really like all of the Captain America movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Kalissa H

Really good and kept my attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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Uncle R.

Fantastic Movie! If you hate this movie then you shouldn’t be watching film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Theporg 1

This movie was very good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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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: Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
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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