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
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Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.1 from 39,885 ratings on TMDB
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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
| Runtime | 2h 23m |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Joss Whedon
Cast

Tony Stark / Iron Man

Steve Rogers / Captain America

Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner / The Hulk

Thor

Scarlett Johansson
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Jeremy Renner
Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Where to watch in the US
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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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