---
title: "Captain Marvel"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-marvel-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 299537
imdb_id: "tt4154664"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 16872
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Captain Marvel (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-marvel-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Captain Marvel is a film set in the 1990s, marking a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story takes place during a galactic war between two alien races, with Earth caught in the middle. This conflict serves as the backdrop for the transformation of Carol Danvers into one of the universe's most powerful heroes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Carol Danvers becomes a powerful hero amidst a galactic war between two alien races."

### Why Watch
- introduces a powerful new hero
- explores the 1990s era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

### Caveats & Content Note
- features complex galactic lore
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains sequences of sci-fi action and fantasy violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: superhero, action, sci-fi, nostalgic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | 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, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
- **Networks / Studios**: Marvel Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brie Larson** as *Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel*
- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Nick Fury*
- **Ben Mendelsohn** as *Talos / Keller*
- **Jude Law** as *Yon-Rogg*
- **Annette Bening** as *Supreme Intelligence / Dr. Wendy Lawson*
- **Djimon Hounsou** as *Korath*
- **Lee Pace** as *Ronan*
- **Lashana Lynch** as *Maria Rambeau*
- **Gemma Chan** as *Minn-Erva*
- **Clark Gregg** as *Agent Coulson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The story takes place during the 1990s.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Carol Danvers.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

### Q: Is this part of a larger series?
The film is an adventure from the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

### Q: What kind of hero is Carol Danvers?
She becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Captain Marvel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/299537)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*