The Avengers(2012)
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Overview
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Director
Joss Whedon
Studio
Marvel Studios
Budget
$220M
Revenue
$1.5B
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans
as Steve Rogers / Captain America
Mark Ruffalo
as Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Chris Hemsworth
as Thor
Scarlett Johansson
as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner
as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Tom Hiddleston
as Loki
Clark Gregg
as Agent Phil Coulson
Cobie Smulders
as Agent Maria Hill
Stellan Skarsgård
as Selvig
Samuel L. Jackson
as Nick Fury
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Pepper Potts
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Budget
$220M
Box Office
$1.5B
Production Companies
Marvel Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Avengers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Avengers (2012).
What is The Avengers about?▼
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Who directed The Avengers?▼
The Avengers was directed by Joss Whedon and released in 2012. It is a science fiction, action, adventure film.
How long is The Avengers?▼
The Avengers has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in The Avengers?▼
The cast of The Avengers includes Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / The Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow and more.
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