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Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-1320112h 4mJoe Johnston
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 66

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"The one who never gives up awakens."

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.

ActionAdventureScience Fiction
New York CityNaziSuperheroHeroismBased On ComicSuper SoldierBrooklyn, New York CityAftercreditsstingerMarvel Cinematic Universe (mcu)Origin Story

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Frequently asked questions

What is Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 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 stars in Captain America: The First Avenger?

Captain America: The First Avenger stars Chris Evans (Captain America / Steve Rogers), Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Sebastian Stan (James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes), Tommy Lee Jones (Colonel Chester Phillips), Hugo Weaving (Johann Schmidt / Red Skull). The film was directed by Joe Johnston.

How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?

Captain America: The First Avenger has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is Captain America: The First Avenger worth watching?

Captain America: The First Avenger holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Action, Adventure, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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