Guardians of the Galaxy

Name: Guardians of the Galaxy
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 2014-07-30
Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper

2014 | 121 min | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (7.9 out of 10), it collected a shelf of major awards, it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 5 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 or Black Panther, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
7.9 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Best Action Movie, Best Hair & Makeup. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 3 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 7 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$773 million worldwide on a $170 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
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