---
title: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 100402
imdb_id: "tt1843866"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 136
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 20155
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is set after the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers. Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. He becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins. The film is an action, adventure, and science fiction movie, rated PG-13, and is 2 hours and 16 minutes long.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Captain America navigates a dangerous conspiracy in Washington, D.C. while adjusting to the modern world."

### Why Watch
- intense action sequences
- intriguing political conspiracy
- strong character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains extended sequences of violence
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science fiction, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
- **Networks / Studios**: Marvel Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Evans** as *Steve Rogers / Captain America*
- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Nick Fury*
- **Scarlett Johansson** as *Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow*
- **Robert Redford** as *Alexander Pierce*
- **Sebastian Stan** as *Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier*
- **Anthony Mackie** as *Sam Wilson / Falcon*
- **Cobie Smulders** as *Maria Hill*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Brock Rumlow*
- **Maximiliano Hernández** as *Jasper Sitwell*
- **Emily VanCamp** as *Kate / Agent 13*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the movie released?
The film was released in the United States on April 4, 2014.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is a sequel to the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes.

### Q: Which cinematic universe is this part of?
This film is the ninth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Captain America: The Winter Soldier — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/100402)
- [Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) | Rotten Tomatoes](http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain_america_the_winter_soldier_2014/)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*