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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo. With Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
MoviHero lists March 20, 2014 as the release date for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Joe Russo, Anthony Russo are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 20, 2014
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorsJoe Russo, Anthony Russo
CastChris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier 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?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier runs 2h 16m. 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: 7.7/10 from 20,704 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Captain America: The Winter Soldier
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Viewer reaction
“This is indeed a great piece of superhero entertainment.”
Viewer reaction
“Put a little bit of brain in a superhero's movie script and you will have everybody talking wonders about it.”
Viewer reaction
“Till the end of the road. Stonking! Now this is more like it, after the disappointments that have been Iron Man 2 and Thor 2…”
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“Captain America: The Winter Soldier opens up with an action sequence that's better than most action movie climaxes.”
Viewer reaction
“Third time seeing this and still a fantastic all-around film, not just a comic book movie either.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Joe RussoDirector
Anthony RussoDirector
Chris EvansSteve Rogers / Captain America
Samuel L. JacksonNick Fury
Scarlett JohanssonNatasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Robert RedfordAlexander Pierce
Sebastian StanBucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
Anthony MackieSam Wilson / Falcon
Cobie SmuldersMaria Hill
Frank GrilloBrock Rumlow
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherSteve RogersSteve Rogers appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2011-2026, portrayed by Chris Evans. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherNatasha RomanoffNatasha Romanoff appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2010-2014, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPeggy CarterPeggy Carter appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2011-2014, portrayed by Hayley Atwell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.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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