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The Avengers (2012)

English · Science Fiction / Action · 143 min · PG-13
★ 8.1 Solid 39,885 ratings
Released May 4, 2012
Page updated Sep 30, 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 8.1 from 39,885 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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The Avengers is streaming in the US on Hulu, Disney Plus.

What the audience says

The Avengers is one of the better-rated English films out there. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 39,885 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.

Should you spend 2h 23m on it?

2h 23m of English science fiction with an action streak, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 39,861 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.

Why
It rates 8.1/10 across 39,861 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
Skip if
you'd rather not do the world-building work
Best for
An evening with no interruptions

Story

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!

Good to know

Runtime2h 23m
Watch with family?PG-13 · Older kids & up
GenreScience Fiction / Action
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Joss Whedon

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans
Steve Rogers / Captain America
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner
Clint Barton / Hawkeye

Where to watch in the US

HuluDisney Plus

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube

Availability as of Sep 28, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is The Avengers worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.1/10 on audience ratings. 2h 23m of English science fiction with an action streak, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 39,861 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Avengers?
You can stream The Avengers in the US on Hulu, Disney Plus.
When is The Avengers coming to streaming?
The Avengers is already streaming in the US on Hulu, Disney Plus.
Is The Avengers family friendly?
The Avengers is rated PG-13. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Avengers in?
The Avengers is an English film (Science Fiction / Action).
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