Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
The origin story of Marvel's star-spangled super-soldier, forged in the fires of World War II.
Captain America: The First Avenger - Movie Information
- Original Title: Captain America: The First Avenger
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Joe Johnston
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 4m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: French, Norwegian, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 22, 2011 (Canada - PG), July 22, 2011 (United States - PG-13), July 29, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12A), August 17, 2011 (Germany - 12), August 17, 2011 (France - 12), July 28, 2011 (New Zealand - M), July 28, 2011 (Australia - M), November 29, 2011 (Brazil - 12), July 29, 2011 (Mexico - B), July 22, 2011 (Italy - T), August 5, 2011 (Spain - 12), July 28, 2011 (South Korea - 12), September 9, 2011 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Marvel's Captain America - The First Avenger (US), 캡틴 아메리카: 퍼스트 어벤져 (KR), Capitaine America - Le premier vengeur (CA), Capitão América: O Primeiro Vingador (BR), ကပ္ပတိန်အမေရိက – ပထမဆုံးအဗန်ဂျာ (MM), קפטן אמריקה 1 (IL), Капитан Америка Первый мститeль (RU), Captain America: Kẻ Báo Thù Đầu Tiên (VN)
- Production Companies: Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Captain America: The First Avenger - Plot
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.
Captain America: The First Avenger - Trailer
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Captain America: The First Avenger - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Joe Johnston
Main Cast
- Chris Evans
- Hayley Atwell
- Sebastian Stan
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Hugo Weaving
- Dominic Cooper
- Richard Armitage
- Stanley Tucci
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Toby Jones
Writers
- Stephen McFeely
- Christopher Markus
Producers
- Kevin Feige
Captain America: The First Avenger - FAQs
Is Captain America: The First Avenger based on a true story?
No, it's based on the Marvel Comics character created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. While the film is set against the real backdrop of World War II and references historical figures like Adolf Hitler, Steve Rogers and the events surrounding him are entirely fictional.
Where can you stream Captain America: The First Avenger?
You can stream Captain America: The First Avenger on Disney Plus. It's also available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who plays Steve Rogers in The First Avenger?
Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers, the scrawny Brooklyn kid who becomes Captain America. The cast also includes Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Hugo Weaving as the villainous Red Skull, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Tommy Lee Jones, Stanley Tucci, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Is there a post-credits scene in The First Avenger?
Yes! The First Avenger features a post-credits scene that serves as a teaser for The Avengers (2012). It shows Nick Fury approaching a disoriented Steve Rogers, setting up the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stick around after the credits — it's worth it.
What is Captain America: The First Avenger about?
Set during World War II, the film follows Steve Rogers, a frail young man from Brooklyn who is transformed into the super-soldier Captain America. His mission: stop the Red Skull, a rogue Nazi commander wielding a mysterious and devastating weapon called the Tesseract.
How does Captain America end up in the present day?
To prevent the Red Skull's weapon-laden aircraft from destroying American cities, Steve Rogers deliberately crashes the plane into the Arctic Ocean. He's frozen in the ice and remains there for nearly 70 years before being discovered and revived by S.H.I.E.L.D. in the modern era.
What is the age rating for The First Avenger?
Captain America: The First Avenger is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences. The rating reflects sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence. Younger viewers should be fine with parental guidance.
What are some movies similar to The First Avenger?
If you enjoyed The First Avenger, you'll likely love other MCU entries like Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. For a similar superhero origin-story feel, Thunderbolts* (2025) and Superman (2025) are also great picks.
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