Thor
Seen it?2011 | 115 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Avengers: Infinity War or Doctor Strange, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 21 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$449 million worldwide on a $150 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
- Chris HemsworthThor
- Natalie PortmanJane Foster
- Tom HiddlestonLoki
- Anthony HopkinsOdin
- Stellan SkarsgårdErik Selvig
- Kat DenningsDarcy Lewis
- Clark GreggAgent Coulson
- Colm FeoreKing Laufey
- Idris ElbaHeimdall
- Ray StevensonVolstagg