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Thor: The Dark World

  • 20132013
  • 1212
  • 1h 52min
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
631K
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POPULARITY
1,228
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  • Cast & crew
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Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Christopher Eccleston, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, Ray Stevenson, Tom Hiddleston, Zachary Levi, Chris Hemsworth, and Jaimie Alexander in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
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When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
631K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,228
409
  • Director
    • Alan Taylor
  • Writers
    • Christopher L. Yost(screenplay by)
    • Christopher Markus(screenplay by)
    • Stephen McFeely(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Chris Hemsworth
    • Natalie Portman
    • Tom Hiddleston
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Taylor
  • Writers
    • Christopher L. Yost(screenplay by)
    • Christopher Markus(screenplay by)
    • Stephen McFeely(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Chris Hemsworth
    • Natalie Portman
    • Tom Hiddleston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 763User reviews
    • 534Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 21 nominations

    Videos21

    TV Spot #2
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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
    Teaser Trailer
    Tom Hiddleston's 5 Essential Loki Moments to Watch
    Clip 4:05
    Tom Hiddleston's 5 Essential Loki Moments to Watch
    Everything We Know About 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
    Clip 4:14
    Everything We Know About 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
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    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
    'Avengers 4' Fan Theories: The Good, The Strange, and The Absolutely Insane
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    'Avengers 4' Fan Theories: The Good, The Strange, and The Absolutely Insane
    How Thanos Got Six Infinity Stones in 10 Minutes
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    How Thanos Got Six Infinity Stones in 10 Minutes
    "Malekith Wakes Up"
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    "Malekith Wakes Up"
    "I've Got This Under Control"
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    "I've Got This Under Control"
    "When Do We Start?"
    Clip 0:54
    "When Do We Start?"

    Photos561

    Zachary Levi in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Natalie Portman in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, and Chris O'Dowd in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Natalie Portman and Chris O'Dowd in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Chris O'Dowd in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Chris Hemsworth in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Tom Hiddleston in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Christopher Eccleston in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Natalie Portman and Rene Russo in Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    Christopher Eccleston in Thor: The Dark World (2013)

    Top cast

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    Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth
    • Thoras Thor
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Jane Fosteras Jane Foster
    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • Lokias Loki
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Erik Selvigas Erik Selvig
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Odinas Odin
    Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston
    • Malekithas Malekith
    Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander
    • Sifas Sif
    Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi
    • Fandralas Fandral
    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Volstaggas Volstagg
    Tadanobu Asano
    Tadanobu Asano
    • Hogunas Hogun
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Heimdallas Heimdall
    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Friggaas Frigga
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Algrimas Algrim…
    Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings
    • Darcy Lewisas Darcy Lewis
    Alice Krige
    Alice Krige
    • Eiras Eir
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Tyras Tyr
    Jonathan Howard
    Jonathan Howard
    • Ian Boothbyas Ian Boothby
    Ramone Morgan
    • Johnas John
    • Director
      • Alan Taylor
    • Writers
      • Christopher L. Yost(screenplay by)
      • Christopher Markus(screenplay by)
      • Stephen McFeely(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Thousands of years ago, a race of beings known as Dark Elves tried to send the universe into darkness by using a weapon known as the Aether. Warriors from Asgard stopped them, but their leader Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) escaped to wait for another opportunity. The warriors find the Aether, and since it cannot be destroyed, they try to hide it. In the present day, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) awaits the return of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), although it has been two years since they last saw once another. In the meantime, Thor has been trying to bring peace to the nine realms. Jane discovers an anomaly similar to the one that brought Thor to Earth. She goes to investigate, finds a wormhole, and is sucked into it. Back on Asgard, Thor wishes to return to Earth, but his father, Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins), refuses to let him. Thor learns from Heimdall (Idris Elba), who can see into all of the realms, that Jane disappeared. Thor then returns to Earth just as Jane reappears. However, when some Policemen try to arrest her, an unknown energy repulses them. Thor then brings Jane to Asgard to find out what happened to her. When the energy is released again, they discover that when Jane disappeared, she crossed paths with the Aether and it entered her. Malekith, upon sensing that the time to strike is now, seeks out the Aether. He attacks Asgard and Thor's mother Frigga (Rene Russo) is killed protecting Jane. Odin wants to keep Jane on Asgard so that Malekith will come. Thor disagrees with his plan, so with his cohorts, he decides to take Jane away. He enlists the aid of his brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Unfortunately, Loki's motivations remain unknown. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There was darkness.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • 12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chris Hemsworth grew out his hair for over a year to have more authentic long hair, rather than use a wig, like he had to do in Thor (2011).
    • Goofs
      In their escape, Thor didn't tell Loki that they were going to abandon the big ship and jump to a smaller ship. This small ship barely fit into Loki's secret pathway. If Loki thought they were going to continue on in the big ship, he would have known that there was no way they could escape through the secret pathway and never would have gone on with the plan.
    • Quotes

      Loki: [turns Thor into Sif] Mmm, brother, you look ravishing!

      Thor: It will hurt no less when I kill you in this form.

      Loki: Very well. Perhaps you prefer one of your new companions, given that you seem to like them so much.

      [turns into Captain America]

      Loki: Oh, this is much better. Costume's a bit much... so tight. But the confidence, I can feel the righteousness surging. Hey, you wanna have a rousing discussion about truth,honor, patriotism? God bless America...

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Thor returns to Earth to be with Jane... and the monster that came to Midgard is still running around.
    • Connections
      Edited into Avengers: Endgame (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      We Cakin' Up
      Written by Xzibit

      Courtesy of Extreme Music

    User reviews763

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Fantastic... to me.
    Thor the Dark World was the first Marvel movie I've seen and the first at the movies and I really liked it. Sure the main villain was not great but that didn't destroy the movie. I still like the movie to this day and like it more and more each time a watch it everyone has their own opinions and this is mine.
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    • Apr 27, 2018

    FAQ10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2013 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thor 2
    • Filming locations
      • Skógarfoss Waterfall, Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Marvel Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $170,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $206,362,140
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,737,841
      • Nov 10, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $644,783,140
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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