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Captain America: Civil War

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Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pick a side.
Captain America: Civil War

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Critics Consensus

Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes.

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Matthew Rozsa Salon.com Aug 3, 2017
3.5/4
It is one of the best movies to ever come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, balancing engaging action set pieces and witty dialogue with intelligent character studies and ethical debates. Go to Full Review
Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act Apr 12, 2017
Captain America: Civil War proves that Marvel knows how to lay down a stunning foundation in order to detail an epic saga. Go to Full Review
Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Aug 11, 2016
2.5/4
Captain America: Civil War is fun; it's too well made, acted and scripted for it to be anything less. Go to Full Review
Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 14, 2026
B+
'Captain America: Civil War' is the Marveliest Marvel movie yet. And in this context, that's a good thing. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 17, 2025
3/5
This is a "war" where quips and quotes greatly outnumber casualties. The noticeable flaws are clear to see, but the thrills and simple satisfactions more than save the day. Go to Full Review
Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews Feb 6, 2025
The things it does well far outshine its downsides, and it is a showcase that comic book movies can not only be fun and entertaining, but also thought-provoking. Go to Full Review
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Abraham S Apr 28, 2019 I did enjoy this movie a good deal. The story was well written but I was caught off guard by the character arc of the Black Panther character⦠He was so set on getting revenge on his father's murderer, and I was rooting for him the entire time, only for him to change his mind fifteen minutes before the film's end. The bad guy was right in front of him and he decided to change his mind. I find it difficult to see him as a true hero now, a true hero commits. A true hero follows his resolve. I'm not sure how I feel about this wishy-washy, forgive-and-forget type crap that movies have been doing lately. No one cried when Inigo Montoya got his revenge on Count Rugen. Now that's how you tell a revenge story! That's a hero's journey if I ever saw one. I just think the film could have handled that storyline a bit better. Other than that is was okay. See more
Kylo S Apr 28, 2019 This movie is everything that Marvel should be. Let's start with the villain: Zemo. Phenomenal, he has a motive that makes sense, he is creative, uses his intelligence to fight the Avengers and not his strength, and is shown to us not through conflict but through small snippets of his plan throughout the film. The red herring plan is great and allows for the perfect conflict. Breaking the Avengers apart is the perfect concept for Marvel, it creates tension between characters that will have to be overcome in the future. We learn about Bucky, learn about Tony's past, and we get a massive insight into Steve's morals. Steve has already been seen doing what's right and just even if it disobeys direct orders, but this time he does it not against the government, but against his best friends as well. This movie also provides an introduction to multiple characters that were previously either not yet seen in the MCU, or had just not yet been introduced to the other characters. Overall it really is the emotion and story and development of Tony, Steve, and Bucky that drive this film to be as good as it is. See more
Kylo W Apr 27, 2019 Captain America: Civil War, is a full stacked action packed ride from Marvel Studios that never shows any slowing down.
Draco G Apr 26, 2019 'Civil War' is still the best Captain America, Iron Man, and Avengers movie, all rolled into one. The superhero-on-superhero action extravaganza is immaculately handled by the Russo brothers' gritty, but wondrous directing style while still managing to hit great character beats for every hero in the huge roster at every opportunity. Furthermore, the subtle mastermind villain and his motivation to tear the Avengers apart is a smart, much more impactful deviation from the usual world-ending monger of superhero movies despite being a significant departure from his comic book self. But it's the humanity culminating into the emotionally devastating fallout of the film's third act that make it something else. The personal stakes on Cap and Tony's sides make every punch, kick, and blow leading to the MCU's most effective battle cut deeper than skin or bone. See more
Han R Apr 26, 2019 This movie is probably the one that works the least as a solo movie, but is vital for the universe.
Apr 23, 2019 Intense, entertaining, epic, with a history full of politics and fights between our heros, civil war, is undoubtedly the film with one of the darkest and most dramatic endings in the MCU See more
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Synopsis Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pick a side.
Director
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Extended Sequences of Violence|Action and Mayhem)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$408.1M
Runtime
2h 26m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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