
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
United we stand. Divided we fall.
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Captain America: Civil War rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.8/10 on IMDb and 75/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Captain America: Civil War
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.
Cast of Captain America: Civil War

Chris Evans
as Steve Rogers / Captain America

Robert Downey Jr.
as Tony Stark / Iron Man

Scarlett Johansson
as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Sebastian Stan
as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie
as Sam Wilson / Falcon

Don Cheadle
as Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine

Jeremy Renner
as Clint Barton / Hawkeye

Chadwick Boseman
as T'Challa / Black Panther

Paul Bettany
as Vision

Elizabeth Olsen
as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch

Paul Rudd
as Scott Lang / Ant-Man

Emily VanCamp
as Sharon Carter
Captain America: Civil War facts
- Budget
- $250M
- Box office
- $1.2B
- Collection
- Captain America Collection
Our take on Captain America: Civil War
The Russo brothers' 2016 blockbuster picks up after Age of Ultron, when the world's governments pass an act to regulate all superhuman activity. The measure splits the Avengers, as loyalties divide between Iron Man's push for oversight and Captain America's insistence on independence, escalating into a clash between former allies. More than a standard action-adventure, this superhero saga trades cosmic villains for a conflict rooted in principle, testing friendships and asking who should hold power to account. It rewards viewers already following the wider series, weaving many familiar characters into its sprawling story. Ideal for established fans wanting spectacle grounded in genuine, character-driven stakes.
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Sharp action sequences with intelligent political intrigue throughout
- •Strong character development amid compelling moral conflict
- •Well-crafted ensemble cast chemistry with standout supporting roles
What the audience disliked
- •Crowded plot dilutes focus with too many competing storylines
- •Pacing occasionally stumbles balancing spectacle and character beats
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