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    X-Men: First Class

    Original title: X: First Class
    • 20112011
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h 11min
    IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    655K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    912
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    Kevin Bacon, Jason Flemyng, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Lucas Till, Jennifer Lawrence, and Zoë Kravitz in X: First Class (2011)
    X-Men: First Class unveils the epic beginning of the X-Men saga – and a secret history of the Cold War and our world at the brink of nuclear Armageddon. As the first class discovers, harnesses, and comes to terms with their formidable powers, alliances are formed that will shape the eternal war between the heroes and villains of the X-Men universe.
    Trailer2:44
    26 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionAdventureSci-Fi

    In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.

    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Ashley Miller(screenplay by)
      • Zack Stentz(screenplay by)
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy
      • Michael Fassbender
      • Jennifer Lawrence
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Ashley Miller(screenplay by)
      • Zack Stentz(screenplay by)
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy
      • Michael Fassbender
      • Jennifer Lawrence
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 799User reviews
    • 532Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 39 nominations

    Videos26

    X-Men: First Class - Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:44
    X-Men: First Class - Trailer #2
    X-Men: First Class: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:49
    X-Men: First Class: Trailer #1
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    Clip 3:52
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
    Clip 3:24
    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
    What if Bill Murray & Leonardo DiCaprio Were X-Men?
    Clip 1:51
    What if Bill Murray & Leonardo DiCaprio Were X-Men?
    The Best X-Men Scenes According to the Cast of 'Dark Phoenix'
    Clip 1:52
    The Best X-Men Scenes According to the Cast of 'Dark Phoenix'
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    Clip 3:35
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
    Clip 5:31
    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
    What We Know About 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' ... So Far
    Clip 3:03
    What We Know About 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' ... So Far
    "Meeting Hank"
    Clip 1:02
    "Meeting Hank"
    "Magic Trick"
    Clip 1:06
    "Magic Trick"
    "Mystique"
    Clip 1:03
    "Mystique"

    Photos356

    Jennifer Lawrence in X: First Class (2011)
    Nicholas Hoult in X: First Class (2011)
    James McAvoy in X: First Class (2011)
    Rose Byrne, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender in X: First Class (2011)
    Jennifer Lawrence in X: First Class (2011)
    January Jones in X: First Class (2011)
    Rose Byrne in X: First Class (2011)
    James McAvoy in X: First Class (2011)
    Álex González in X: First Class (2011)
    Zoë Kravitz in X: First Class (2011)
    Jennifer Lawrence in X: First Class (2011)
    Zoë Kravitz in X: First Class (2011)

    Top cast

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Charles Xavier (24 Years)as Charles Xavier (24 Years)
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Erik Lensherras Erik Lensherr
    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Ravenas Raven…
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Sebastian Shawas Sebastian Shaw
    Laurence Belcher
    Laurence Belcher
    • Charles Xavier (12 Years)as Charles Xavier (12 Years)
    Bill Milner
    Bill Milner
    • Young Erikas Young Erik
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Moira MacTaggertas Moira MacTaggert
    Beth Goddard
    Beth Goddard
    • Mrs. Xavieras Mrs. Xavier
    Morgan Lily
    Morgan Lily
    • Young Raven (10 Years)as Young Raven (10 Years)
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Man in Black Suitas Man in Black Suit
    Álex González
    Álex González
    • Janos Questedas Janos Quested
    • (as Alex González)
    • …
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Azazelas Azazel
    Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz
    • Angel Salvadoreas Angel Salvadore
    January Jones
    January Jones
    • Emma Frostas Emma Frost
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Hankas Hank…
    Caleb Landry Jones
    Caleb Landry Jones
    • Cassidyas Cassidy…
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Darwinas Darwin…
    Corey Johnson
    Corey Johnson
    • Chief Wardenas Chief Warden
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Ashley Miller(screenplay by)
      • Zack Stentz(screenplay by)
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN. —Twentieth Century Fox
    professor charles xavier characterwolverine charactervigilantemagneto charactershapeshifter360 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Before he was Professor X, he was Charles. Before he was Magneto, he was Erik. Before they were enemies, they were allies.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some sexual content including brief partial nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To prepare for his role as Charles Xavier, James McAvoy shaved his head. He soon learned that the filmmakers wanted Xavier to have a full head of hair in the prequel. Throughout the first month of filming McAvoy had to wear hair extensions. He finally shaved his head for X-Men: Apocalypse (2016).
    • Goofs
      (at around 59 mins) When Xavier and Erik were confronting Emma Frost in the Soviet Union, some might think that it would have been impossible for Erik to crack Emma's neck with the metal bed frame because diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man. Hardness does not prevent cracking. There are different types of material strengths. Diamond's hardness does not mean that it is invulnerable to all types of stress.
    • Quotes

      Erik Lehnsherr: Excuse me, I'm Erik Lehnsherr.

      Professor Charles Xavier: Charles Xavier.

      Logan: Go fuck yourself.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: The X-Films' title sequences features a weapon used by the villain of each film, backed by the X-Men's Cerebro device.

      In this film the title appears on the side of the Nazi coin Shaw gives to young Erik Lensherr, which he later uses against Shaw. Also, as this is a prequel, Cerebro does not appear.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: X-Men: First Class (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Concentration Camp
      (from X-Men (2000))

      Written by Michael Kamen

      Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

    User reviews799

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Best Xmen film yet!
    Xmen: First Class is simply fantastic. Strong emotion and explosive action. The acting is top notch. Delivery from every actor is at it's best, more so from Mystique, Beast, Xavier and Magneto.

    The story is more character based than action, however the action sequences are still superb. Personally i'd have liked to of seen it being a 15 and have a more adult but it wasn't a big issue. Also some more background story from the bad super's would have been good but again this wasn't too much of an issue and would leave some nice room for upcoming xmen movies.

    I don't want to say too much but to break it down... Go see this film no matter what you are into. There is something for everyone. 9/10 easy
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    • jacobmounter
    • Jun 1, 2011

    FAQ14

    • Which characters were adapted from the X-Men comic books?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • X-Men Origins: Magneto
    • Filming locations
      • Englefield House, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Marvel Entertainment
      • Dune Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $146,408,305
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,101,604
      • Jun 5, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $352,616,690
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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