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The Avengers
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Joss Whedon. With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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!
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 hi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Avengers.
MoviHero lists April 25, 2012 as the release date for The Avengers. Joss Whedon is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / The Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 25, 2012
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorJoss Whedon
CastRobert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / The Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Avengers right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Avengers runs 2h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 40,248 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Avengers
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“With a movie like this you wonder how all of the otherwise, main characters will work together and support the story.”
Viewer reaction
“After the recent disappointments from Marvel, notably Thor and the abysmal second instalment of Ghost Rider, this was a pleasant experience.”
Viewer reaction
“One of the few movies to actually make me feel like a kid again, Joss Whedon was the perfect filmmaker to do this film.”
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“I give this 10 Stars based on it being not only better than the trailer and the hype made me thing it would be, but…”
Viewer reaction
“Everything that's happening, the things that are about to come to light, people might just need a little old fashioned.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherIron ManIron Man runs from The Avengers to Avengers: Endgame with Robert Downey Jr. carrying the role across 6 films.Open character guide otherBlack WidowBlack Widow runs from The Avengers to Black Widow with Scarlett Johansson carrying the role across 6 films.Open character guide otherCaptain AmericaCaptain America runs from The Avengers to Avengers: Endgame with Chris Evans carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide otherHawkeyeHawkeye runs from The Avengers to Avengers: Endgame with Jeremy Renner carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherThe HulkThe Hulk appears in The Avengers (2012).Open character guide otherThorThor runs from Thor to Avengers: Doomsday with Chris Hemsworth carrying the role across 8 films.Open character guide otherLokiLoki runs from Thor to Thor: Ragnarok with Tom Hiddleston carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherPepper PottsPepper Potts runs from Iron Man to Spider-Man: Homecoming with Gwyneth Paltrow carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide otherNick FuryNick Fury appears across 7 MoviHero films from 2010-2019, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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