Captain America: The First Avenger 2011
“The one who never gives up awakens.”
What is Captain America: The First Avenger?
Captain America is a film set during World War II. The story revolves around Steve Rogers, a man from Brooklyn who is described as sickly.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 22, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment
- Budget
- $140,000,000
- Revenue
- $370,569,774
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
Captain America is a film set during World War II. The story revolves around Steve Rogers, a man from Brooklyn who is described as sickly. Rogers undergoes a transformation that turns him into a super-soldier, known as Captain America. This transformation is intended to aid in the war effort. As Captain America, Rogers must confront the Red Skull, who is portrayed as the ruthless head of weaponry for Adolf Hitler. The Red Skull is also the leader of an organization with intentions to use a mysterious device for world domination.
Should you watch it?
“A sickly man transforms into a super-soldier to battle a global threat during World War II.”
- engaging origin story
- classic wartime aesthetic
- predictable plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy historical superhero origin stories set against the backdrop of World War II.
The film contains sequences of stylized action and wartime violence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Steve Rogers, a man from Brooklyn.
What is the setting?
The story takes place during World War II.
Who is the antagonist?
The antagonist is the Red Skull, who serves as the head of weaponry.
What is the goal of the antagonist?
The Red Skull intends to use a mysterious device to achieve world domination.
How does Steve Rogers change?
He is transformed from a sickly man into a super-soldier.