Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 adventure movie directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, with a running time of 2h 27m. It stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson.
The Avengers win their battles but leave rubble and casualties behind, and the world's governments have had enough. A UN accord would put Earth's mightiest heroes under political oversight, and that single question splits the team down the middle. Tony Stark accepts the leash; Steve Rogers refuses it, especially when his oldest friend Bucky Barnes is hunted as a fugitive. Directed by the Russo brothers, this thirteenth Marvel Cinematic Universe entry stages the argument as personal betrayal rather than spectacle, folding in the debut of Black Panther and a new Spider-Man along the way.
Quick answers
What is Captain America: Civil War about?
The Avengers win their battles but leave rubble and casualties behind, and the world's governments have had enough. A UN accord would put Earth's mightiest heroes under political oversight, and that single question splits the team down the middle. Tony Stark accepts the leash; Steve Rogers refuses it, especially when his oldest friend Bucky Barnes is hunted as a fugitive. Directed by the Russo brothers, this thirteenth Marvel Cinematic Universe entry stages the argument as personal betrayal rather than spectacle, folding in the debut of Black Panther and a new Spider-Man along the way.
When was Captain America: Civil War released?
Captain America: Civil War was released on 27 April 2016.
How long is Captain America: Civil War?
Captain America: Civil War runs 2h 27m.
Who made Captain America: Civil War?
Captain America: Civil War was directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.
Where can I watch Captain America: Civil War?
Captain America: Civil War is available on AMC, AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu and Philo.
Where to watch Captain America: Civil War
Stream: AMC, AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Fandango at Home
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Cast
- 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
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A few thoughts on Captain America: Civil War
For more heroes wrestling with duty and accountability, My Hero Academia turns licensed superpowers into a moral gauntlet, while Astro Boy asks who protects a machine built to protect us. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles delivers the same found-family loyalty under pressure, and the thriller 24 mirrors Rogers' bind: choosing a friend over the chain of command.
The MCU films to watch around Civil War
Captain America: Civil War is a hinge point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, setting up rifts that pay off for years. These entries surround it directly, following the same heroes through cosmic detours, multiverse chaos, and the reckoning their fractured team has been building toward.
When heroes are forced to fight each other
Civil War splits the Avengers over oversight and one man's loyalty to his oldest friend, turning teammates into opponents. These picks share that fault line, pitting icons and uneasy allies against one another where the real damage is personal, not just property.
Standout hero origin stories and debuts
Civil War doubles as a launch pad, introducing Black Panther and a fresh Spider-Man mid-battle. These picks celebrate the first chapter, following new heroes as they find their footing, their powers, and the responsibility that comes with stepping into the fight.
Heroes torn between loyalty and doing what's right
The heart of Civil War is Steve choosing his friend over the accord, a loyalty that costs him nearly everything else. These games and manga put their protagonists in the same vise, forcing brutal choices between the people they love and the duty the world demands.