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Captain America: Civil War

2016 · 2h 27m · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction

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Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst…

87/100
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

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87/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITFollowing the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst…

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Does this belong in your night?

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost
02A substantial 147-minute commitment and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.5/10 TMDB audience score across 24,524 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Captain America: Civil War?

Captain America: Civil War belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a substantial 147-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 7/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war
02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow
03you are ready to give the movie your full attention

THINK TWICE IF

01war or combat is heavier than what you want tonight
02you do not have room for a 147-minute movie tonight
03revenge stories feel too grim or single-minded for your mood

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Joe Russo portrait
Joe RussoDirector
Anthony Russo portrait
Anthony RussoDirector
Chris Evans portrait
Chris EvansSteve Rogers / Captain America
Robert Downey Jr. portrait
Robert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron Man
Scarlett Johansson portrait
Scarlett JohanssonNatasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Sebastian Stan portrait
Sebastian StanBucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie portrait
Anthony MackieSam Wilson / Falcon
Don Cheadle portrait
Don CheadleLieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine
Jeremy Renner portrait
Jeremy RennerClint Barton / Hawkeye
Chadwick Boseman portrait
Chadwick BosemanT'Challa / Black Panther