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Film · 2016 · Marvel Cinematic Universe (13 of 12)

Captain America: Civil War

Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo · starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Sebastian Stan

  • 2 h 27 min
  • Action · Science fiction · Thriller
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 28 April 2016
  • 8.1 AverageMovieNCo
  • 8.1 Users115 votes
  • 8.1 Critics7 reviews

Synopsis

'Captain America: Civil War' is the third installment of Captain America. After the events of 'Avengers: Ultron era', the government decided to act. An incident in which the Avengers are involved that will endanger society, will be the decisive factor for the government to take action. The decision to implement a control system for people with superpowers like the Avengers, fracture this group of superheroes. On one hand we have Steve Rogers, a hero who decides to rebel against the government and its measures to support his friend Bucky, a character that will be another major focus of the film. And on the other side is Tony Stark, who will lead the side that favors the superhero registration to ensure the safety of all. In addition to Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr, the movie will have a long list of superheroes. Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as Falcon, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Don Cheadle as War Machine, Paul Bettany as Vision, Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Tom Holland as Spider-Man.

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The essentials

Runtime
147 min2 hours and 27 minutes
Box office
$405.4min US
How long is Captain America: Civil War?
2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Captain America: Civil War released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 28 April 2016.
Who directed Captain America: Civil War?
Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
Who is in Captain America: Civil War?
It stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie.
Where can I watch Captain America: Civil War?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Captain America: Civil War make?
It took $405.4 million in US.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 13 of 12 in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Videos and trailers

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Reviews

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What the critics say average 8.1 from 7

  • 10 EmpireDan Jolin Matching its blockbuster scale and spectacle with the smarts of a great, grown-up thriller, Captain America: Civil War is Marvel Studios? finest film yet. Read
  • 9.1 The PlaylistRuss Fischer Striking and consistently engaging, the Russos deftly craft compelling blockbuster entertainment out of a a moral and emotional conflict, and that?s more impressive than any overblown display of… Read
  • 9.0 The WrapDave White 'Civil War' strikes that admirable balance: serious-minded action that never forgets to indulge in serious fun. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • US $405.4m
  • UK £36.8m

The Marvel Cinematic Universe films

See them all
  1. Iron Man 2008
  2. The Incredible Hulk 2008
  3. Iron Man 2 2010
  4. Thor 2011
  5. Captain America: The First Avenger 2011
  6. Avengers Assemble 2012
  7. Iron Man 3 2013
  8. Thor: The Dark World 2013
  9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2014
  10. Guardians of the Galaxy 2014
  11. Avengers: Age of Ultron 2015
  12. Ant-Man 2015

Soundtrack

All 6 songs
  1. Try to RememberHope Davis Spotify
  2. Pie JesuArranged Robert Henry, The Atlanta Boy Choir Spotify
  3. I Fall In Love Too EasilyChet Baker Spotify
  4. Left Hand FreeAlt-J Spotify

Trivia

All 12 facts
  • Daniel Brühl, actor who plays Baron Zemo, said that the budget of this film is so large that you can make 20 films from it.

  • In the film, the Falcon utilizes a falcon drone called Redwing. In the mainstream Marvel comics, Redwing was an actual falcon, which was Sam Wilson's pet.

  • This film marks the first appearance on the big screen of the superhero Black Panther, who is portrayed by the actor Chadwick Boseman.

  • Black Panther claws are made of Vibranium, the same fictional material from which the shield of Captain America was forged.

  • The trailer broke the record previously held by Star Wars: El despertar de la fuerza (2015) for the most views in 24 hours with 64 million views.

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