Captain Marvel (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2019, Captain Marvel is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ryan Fleck, running about 124 minutes. “Higher. Further. Faster.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who’s in it. Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Ben Mendelsohn as Talos / Keller and Jude Law as Yon-Rogg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Captain Marvel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Marvel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Marvel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Marvel (2019)?
- In US, Captain Marvel is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Marvel worth watching?
- Captain Marvel holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Marvel?
- Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law and Annette Bening.
- When was Captain Marvel released?
- Captain Marvel was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.