Thor: The Dark World (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Thor: The Dark World is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Alan Taylor, running about 112 minutes. “Delve into the darkness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Who’s in it. Thor: The Dark World 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 6.5/10, Thor: The Dark World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $644.8M 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 Thor: The Dark World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thor: The Dark World 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: The Dark World (2013)?
- In US, Thor: The Dark World 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 Thor: The Dark World worth watching?
- Thor: The Dark World holds an audience score of 6.5 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: The Dark World?
- Thor: The Dark World stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins and Christopher Eccleston.
- When was Thor: The Dark World released?
- Thor: The Dark World was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.