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Captain America: The First Avenger

  • 20112011
  • 1212
  • 2h 4min
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
779K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
221
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  • Cast & crew
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Samuel L. Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Derek Luke, Sebastian Stan, and Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals.
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Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take d... Read allSteve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a war monger and a terrorist organization.Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a war monger and a terrorist organization.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
779K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
221
33
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Christopher Markus(screenplay)
    • Stephen McFeely(screenplay)
    • Joe Simon(comic books)
  • Stars
    • Chris Evans
    • Hugo Weaving
    • Samuel L. Jackson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Christopher Markus(screenplay)
    • Stephen McFeely(screenplay)
    • Joe Simon(comic books)
  • Stars
    • Chris Evans
    • Hugo Weaving
    • Samuel L. Jackson
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 980User reviews
    • 569Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 46 nominations

    Videos19

    Captain America: The First Avenger -- Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
    Captain America: The First Avenger -- Trailer #2
    Captain America: The First Avenger -- Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:31
    Captain America: The First Avenger -- Trailer #1
    Captain America -- Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 0:33
    Captain America -- Super Bowl Spot
    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:41
    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?
    How Thanos Got Six Infinity Stones in 10 Minutes
    Clip 10:47
    How Thanos Got Six Infinity Stones in 10 Minutes
    "Grenade"
    Clip 0:53
    "Grenade"
    "Rebirth"
    Clip 0:56
    "Rebirth"
    "Shield Intro"
    Clip 0:54
    "Shield Intro"
    "Shield Fight"
    Clip 0:32
    "Shield Fight"
    "Marvel Studios Phase 1 & 2 - A Look Back"
    Featurette 5:36
    "Marvel Studios Phase 1 & 2 - A Look Back"
    "Meet the Villain"
    Featurette 1:33
    "Meet the Villain"
    "Meet Captain America"
    Featurette 0:58
    "Meet Captain America"

    Photos238

    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Dominic Cooper in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans and Dominic Cooper in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

    Top cast

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    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Captain Americaas Captain America…
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Johann Schmidtas Johann Schmidt…
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Nick Furyas Nick Fury
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • Peggy Carteras Peggy Carter
    Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan
    • James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnesas James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Colonel Chester Phillipsas Colonel Chester Phillips
    Dominic Cooper
    Dominic Cooper
    • Howard Starkas Howard Stark
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Heinz Krugeras Heinz Kruger
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Dr. Abraham Erskineas Dr. Abraham Erskine
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Dr. Arnim Zolaas Dr. Arnim Zola
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Timothy 'Dum Dum' Duganas Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan
    Derek Luke
    Derek Luke
    • Gabe Jonesas Gabe Jones
    Kenneth Choi
    Kenneth Choi
    • Jim Moritaas Jim Morita
    JJ Feild
    JJ Feild
    • James Montgomery Falsworthas James Montgomery Falsworth
    Bruno Ricci
    Bruno Ricci
    • Jacques Dernieras Jacques Dernier
    Lex Shrapnel
    Lex Shrapnel
    • Gilmore Hodgeas Gilmore Hodge
    Michael Brandon
    Michael Brandon
    • Senator Brandtas Senator Brandt
    Martin Sherman
    Martin Sherman
    • Brandt's Aideas Brandt's Aide
    • (as Martin T. Sherman)
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writers
      • Christopher Markus(screenplay)
      • Stephen McFeely(screenplay)
      • Joe Simon(comic books)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project Rebirth. Proving his extraordinary courage, wits and conscience, Rogers undergoes the experiment and his weak body is suddenly enhanced into the maximum human potential. When Dr. Erskine is then immediately assassinated by an agent of Nazi Germany's secret HYDRA research department (headed by Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull), Rogers is left as a unique man who is initially misused as a propaganda mascot; however, when his comrades need him, Rogers goes on a successful adventure that truly makes him Captain America, and his war against Schmidt begins. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When patriots become heroes
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • 12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (at around 37 mins) Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter) surprisingly touching Chris Evans' chest, as he emerged from the pod upon turning into Captain America, was very much improvised, and the surprise on her face is genuine, as she admitted in interviews she was very taken by Chris' physique and nearly broke character and ruined the take that made it into the film as a result.
    • Goofs
      (at around 42 mins) When Steve Rogers pulls Heinz out of his little submarine boat and throws him onto the dock - then climbing a ladder out of the water himself - both characters are dry. Their clothes are dry and no water is dripping on the ground beneath them.
    • Quotes

      Peggy Carter: Wait!

      [she kisses Steve]

      Peggy Carter: Go get him.

      [surprised by the kiss, Steve looks at Colonel Phillips]

      Col. Chester Phillips: I'm not kissing you.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Captain America will return in The Avengers". After that, a trailer for The Avengers (2012) is shown.
    • Alternate versions
      The version of the film shows in AMC Theaters as part of a pre-Avengers Marvel Phase One marathon features an exclusive intro from Agent Coulson, talking about the film and the character. These Coulson intros were later includes as bonuses in the Avengers Phase One box set.
    • Connections
      Edited into Marvel Studios: Legends: Wanda Maximoff (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Spangled Man
      Music by Alan Menken
      Lyrics by David Zippel
      Produced by Alan Menken
      Performed by The Star Spangled Signers

    User reviews980

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The First Avenger
    It wasn't that bad of a movie, but undoubtedly it had a few flaws in terms of screenplay. The story itself was fine, and I'm personally a big fan of Captain America's origin story so this movie was a nice watch for me. Maybe not so much if you don't care at all about superheroes such as CA.
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    • MR_Heraclius
    • Feb 22, 2020

    FAQ12

    • Which characters were adapted from Marvel's Captain America comic books?
    • Is this in the same universe as the rest of the Marvel movies?
    • Who is the villain?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 2011 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • hotstar
    • Languages
      • English
      • Norwegian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Captain America
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Marvel Entertainment
      • Marvel Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $140,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $176,654,505
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,058,524
      • Jul 24, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $370,569,774
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 4min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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