Captain America: The First Avenger(2011)
“The one who never gives up awakens.”
Overview
During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
Director
Joe Johnston
Studio
Marvel Studios
Budget
$140M
Revenue
$371M
Cast
Chris Evans
as Captain America / Steve Rogers
Hayley Atwell
as Peggy Carter
Sebastian Stan
as James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes
Tommy Lee Jones
as Colonel Chester Phillips
Hugo Weaving
as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull
Dominic Cooper
as Howard Stark
Richard Armitage
as Heinz Kruger
Stanley Tucci
as Dr. Abraham Erskine
Samuel L. Jackson
as Nick Fury
Toby Jones
as Dr. Arnim Zola
Neal McDonough
as Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan
Derek Luke
as Gabe Jones
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
French
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$140M
Box Office
$371M
Production Companies
Marvel Studios • Marvel Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain America: The First Avenger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).
What is Captain America: The First Avenger about?▼
During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
Who directed Captain America: The First Avenger?▼
Captain America: The First Avenger was directed by Joe Johnston and released in 2011. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?▼
Captain America: The First Avenger has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Captain America: The First Avenger?▼
The cast of Captain America: The First Avenger includes Chris Evans as Captain America / Steve Rogers, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Sebastian Stan as James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes, Tommy Lee Jones as Colonel Chester Phillips, Hugo Weaving as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull and more.
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