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The Avengers

2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 143 min · ★ 8.0 · 80% critics

Science FictionActionAdventure

When an unexpected threat endangers global safety, Nick Fury’s peacekeeping agency seeks a team to stop the chaos and pull the world back from disaster. The recruitment unfolds across the globe as unlikely allies are brought together for a high-stakes mission.

Based on Avengers

Also known as Avengers Assemble · The Avengers 3D · The Avengers: An IMAX 3D Experience · Marvel's Avengers Assemble

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Details
Years
2012
Release date
2012-04-25
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
143 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
80/100
TMDB rating
8.0/10 (38,323 votes)
Box office
$1,518,812,988
Budget
$220,000,000
About

If you want a bright, fast-paced superhero team-up with lots of humor and spectacle, The Avengers should hit the mark; Not for you if you prefer deeper character substance over fireworks, or if you dislike ensemble crossovers like Guardians of the Galaxy or Iron Man.

Pros: big, fun blockbuster; funny hero banter; dazzling action | Cons: thin character depth; under-told story; some invincibility removes danger

Themes

  • new york city
  • superhero
  • shield
  • based on comic
  • alien invasion
  • superhero team
  • aftercreditsstinger
  • duringcreditsstinger
  • marvel cinematic universe (mcu)

Awards & recognition

  • Hugo AwardBest Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2013
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Villain · 2013
  • Saturn AwardBest Science Fiction Film · 2013
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2013 · nominated
  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Movie · 2013 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Joss Whedon