Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

United we stand. Divided we fall.

Release:2016
Runtime:2h 27m
Country:United States
Director:Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Language:English

Genre

ActionAdventureScience Fiction
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Keywords

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Captain America: Civil War rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb7.8/10· 926K votes
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic75%
TMDb7.4/10· 24K votes

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

    Chris Evans

    as Steve Rogers / Captain America

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    as Tony Stark / Iron Man

  • Scarlett Johansson

    Scarlett Johansson

    as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

  • Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian Stan

    as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier

  • Anthony Mackie

    Anthony Mackie

    as Sam Wilson / Falcon

  • Don Cheadle

    Don Cheadle

    as Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine

  • Jeremy Renner

    Jeremy Renner

    as Clint Barton / Hawkeye

  • Chadwick Boseman

    Chadwick Boseman

    as T'Challa / Black Panther

  • Paul Bettany

    Paul Bettany

    as Vision

  • Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth Olsen

    as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch

  • Paul Rudd

    Paul Rudd

    as Scott Lang / Ant-Man

  • Emily VanCamp

    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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