The Avengers

Name: The Avengers
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 2012-04-25
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson

2012 | 143 min | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (8.1 out of 10), it made about 7 times its budget, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 Avengers: Infinity War or Captain America: The Winter Soldier, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
8.1 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.5 billion worldwide on a $220 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year