Thor (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Thor is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 115 minutes. “Two worlds. One hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Who’s in it. Thor stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor Odinson, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Thor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $449.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu 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 Thor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thor 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 Thor (2011)?
- In US, Thor is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, 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 Thor worth watching?
- Thor holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thor?
- Thor stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins and Stellan Skarsgård.
- When was Thor released?
- Thor was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.