The Avengers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 2012, The Avengers is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Joss Whedon, running about 143 minutes. “Some assembly required.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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!
Who’s in it. The Avengers stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / The Hulk and Chris Hemsworth as Thor Odinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Avengers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5B 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 The Avengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Avengers 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 The Avengers (2012)?
- In US, The Avengers 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 The Avengers worth watching?
- The Avengers holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Avengers?
- The Avengers stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson.
- When was The Avengers released?
- The Avengers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.
