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Play trailer 2:16 Poster for Thor PG-13 Released May 6, 2011 1h 53m Action Adventure Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
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A dazzling blockbuster that tempers its sweeping scope with wit, humor, and human drama, Thor is mighty Marvel entertainment.

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Kim Newman Sight & Sound Chris Hemsworth makes an imposing, good-humoured Thor... but the motor of the film is Tom Hiddleston's complex, conflicted Loki. Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Witty, charming and very current, the big screen adaptation of Thor is sure to catapult its star Chris Hemsworth (whose wife, Elsa Pataky, ironically stars in Fast Five) to leading man status. Rated: B Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday Let's hope Branagh was well-compensated, at least. To quote his favorite author: No profit grows where is no pleasure taken. Rated: 2/4 Apr 12, 2013 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson It's a grand, epic, and galaxy-bending display of gods among men. Never before has a superhero movie been so, well, super in its scope and size, yet still leaving room for a little dose of humanity. Rated: 4/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) Rewatching now, it feels charmingly self-contained and coherent compared to many of its increasingly bloated successors. Aug 5, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Branagh delivers more than anyone likely expected from a Thor comic adaptation, achieving a hugely entertaining success through his obvious understanding of both comic book and Norse mythologies. Rated: 3/4 Jun 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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ARTHUR G the ending was boring but the story was good Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Faiz D A mighty awesome movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Louis B Classic superhero movie, but a bit boring in the end, because of the few scenery changes and flat story line. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review tim s The first of the Thor movies is merely adequate, and its story is only acceptable. The titular character's relationship with Natalie Portman's Jane Foster is rushed, and the villain's motivation—wanting his father dead only to save him later—makes no sense. However, the godly power on display is impressive, and Loki makes for a standout character. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Rubí Q I liked it, but not much. I liked the introduction of Thor and Loki, but I feel Loki's development is more interesting than Thor's. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Ian H Decent, funny touches, great lead. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kenneth Branagh

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Chris Hemsworth

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Natalie Portman

Jane Foster

Anthony Hopkins

Odin

Tom Hiddleston

Loki

Stellan Skarsgård

Dr. Erik Selvig

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Synopsis As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.0M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
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