Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Marvel's cosmic misfit team blasts onto the screen in James Gunn's irreverent, action-packed space opera that redefined superhero blockbusters.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Movie Information
- Original Title: Guardians of the Galaxy
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: James Gunn
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 1m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 30, 2014 (Chile), August 1, 2014 (United States - PG-13), July 31, 2014 (Canada - PG), July 31, 2014 (United Kingdom - 12A), August 28, 2014 (Germany - 12), August 13, 2014 (France - 12), August 8, 2014 (India), August 6, 2014 (New Zealand - M), August 7, 2014 (Australia - M), July 31, 2014 (Brazil - 12), July 31, 2014 (Mexico - B), October 22, 2014 (Italy - T), August 14, 2014 (Spain - 16), July 31, 2014 (South Korea - 12), October 10, 2014 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy (US), รวมพันธุ์นักสู้พิทักษ์จักรวาล (TH), Գալակտիկայի պահապանները (AM), Les Gardiens De La Galaxie (FR), Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vệ Binh Dải Ngân Hà (VN), 마블 가디언즈 오브 갤럭시 (KR), שומרי הגלאקסיה: חלק 1 (IL), Галактика сақшылары (KZ)
- Production Companies: Marvel Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Guardians of the Galaxy - Plot
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the galaxy's most unlikely heroes assemble for the first time:
When things get bad, they'll do their worst.
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Guardians of the Galaxy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- James Gunn
Main Cast
- Chris Pratt
- Zoe Saldaña
- Dave Bautista
- Vin Diesel
- Bradley Cooper
- Lee Pace
- Michael Rooker
- Karen Gillan
- Djimon Hounsou
- John C. Reilly
Writers
- James Gunn
- Nicole Perlman
Producers
- Kevin Feige
Guardians of the Galaxy - FAQs
Where can you stream Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy is available to stream on Disney Plus as part of its subscription library. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, giving viewers plenty of flexible options.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy based on a true story?
No, Guardians of the Galaxy is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Marvel Comics, specifically the team created by Arnold Drake and Gene Colan in 1969, later reimagined by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning in 2008. The film draws heavily from that modern comic run.
Who are the main actors in Guardians of the Galaxy?
The principal cast includes Chris Pratt as Peter Quill, Zoe Saldaña as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel voicing Groot, and Bradley Cooper voicing Rocket. Supporting roles are filled by Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and John C. Reilly.
Is there a post-credits scene in Guardians of the Galaxy?
Yes, Guardians of the Galaxy features both a mid-credits scene and a post-credits scene. The mid-credits scene revisits a key character moment, while the post-credits scene delivers a humorous cameo that became one of the most talked-about surprises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What is Guardians of the Galaxy about?
The film follows Peter Quill, an earthborn outlaw abducted as a child, who stumbles upon a powerful orb hunted by the fanatical Ronan the Accuser. Forced to team up with a ragtag group of misfits, they must work together to prevent the orb from falling into catastrophic hands.
What is the age rating for Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for children under 13. The rating reflects sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, brief suggestive content, and some language throughout the film.
Did Guardians of the Galaxy win any awards?
Guardians of the Galaxy earned widespread acclaim and won numerous accolades, including the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. It also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects and won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Visual Effects, among many other honors.
How long is Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute (121 minutes). The film moves at a brisk, energetic pace, balancing large-scale action sequences with character-driven comedy and emotional beats throughout its running time.
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