[Movie] Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

 

[Key Info]

• Director: Joe Johnston

• Cast: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper

• Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

• Country: USA

• Parental rating: PG-13

• Runtime: 2h 4m

• Streaming: Available on Disney+

• Credit Scene: 1 mid-credit scene + Teaser for The Avengers

[Quick Summary]

In the midst of World War II, a frail Steve Rogers volunteers for a top-secret experiment that transforms him into the super-soldier Captain America. He must stop the Red Skull, the head of Hydra, from unleashing a world-ending weapon.

[One-Line Review]

A classic origin story powered by heart, heroism, and a nostalgic wartime setting.

[Why You Should Watch It]

• Witness the origin of Captain America, one of the MCU's core heroes.

• Set during WWII, it blends superhero action with historical drama.

• Introduces key MCU elements like the Tesseract and Hydra.

• Sets the stage for the iconic team-up in The Avengers (2012).