Captain America: The First Avenger

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Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13

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 super soldier 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

09/08/2017

A-

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

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

07/14/2015

3.5/5

It's very, very well done.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

07/14/2015

2/5

The story squanders its own fine setup.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Jun 17

5/10

There is entertainment value in The First Avenger, but there is a lot more frustration and disappointment. This was a missed opportunity that Marvel was never able to recover.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 9

5/5

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

07/17/2025

5/5

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

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Noah L

@PilgorOfSanAngora 2d

Captain America: The First Avenger does have it's flaws BUT is also a MCU classic! Chris Evens does a great and memorable performance as Steve Rogers (Captain America), and Hayley Atwell delivers a sharp, capable performance as Peggy Carter, with great romantic and dynamic tension between Rogers. This movie also does the 1940's vibe very well, so even when it's a recent film, it feels like a good classic! However despite most of the story being good, the third act feels a bit rushed, and they try to add to many things at once. And despite Hugo Weavens performance, Red Skull really lacks any story, and is just a stereotypical, power hungry villain. But even with some flaws that should have been fixed before the movie came out, I still think it is VERY FUN to rewatch.

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Gio C

@RT29650067 2d

Good movie but there are much better antagonists in the MCU

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Owlnese O

@RT94637942 3d

A solid origin story with heart, action, and strong performances. Chris Evans perfectly embodies Captain America, making Steve Rogers an inspiring hero. While the pacing is uneven at times, it's an enjoyable and important start to his MCU journey.

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Jason R

@JasonLovesMoviesForever 4d

An excellent beginning to Captain America!

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Sutton K

@RT86162946 5d

Good movie, classic solid marvel movie.

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Master A

@RT57378722 5d

Peak movie and one of the best in phase one MCU

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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 super soldier 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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