Thor

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Thor

PG-13

2011

1h 53m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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EleckVick 7.

I thought this movie has a very good story and it’s great at showing Loki’s complex character. Sure there is things that may seem rushed like Thor’s sudden change of perspective. But I believe the film is funny and full information that helps the avengers movie hit at the level that it does.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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alex S.

We were watching hallmark tv and switched to this and the acting got worse. Straight horrible movie, storyline and capped off with some of the worst acting of all time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Jace T

Thor is a fine film. It is definitely not the best film in the MCU, and also not the worst. Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, is a really fun character that is really likeable and charismatic, even though is pretty dense and dumb in the beginning. The pantagonists in this film are all fine. Loki the kind of the main antagonist, but so is Laufey, leader of the frost giants. There is also Destroyer, who Thor has his toughest battle with. The love story between Thor is Jane leaves much to want for, and their chemistry doesn't feel that great. This film is fun though, and worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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John F

It's a little boring at times, but when it gets going, it's great.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/04/25

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Jed I

5.7/10 — "Mediocre"/"Passable"

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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Andrew L

Solid movie on rewatch. A bit understated at times, but it introduces iconic characters very well. The humor serves the characters and plot, and the soundtrack is fantastic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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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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