Captain America: Civil War
“2016 Marvel Studios film”
Overview
Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay by the writing team of Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, William Hurt, and Daniel Brühl. In Captain America: Civil War, disagreement over international oversight of the Avengers fractures the team into two opposing factions—one led by Steve Rogers and the other by Tony Stark (Downey).
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Editorial Perspective
Viewer Briefing & Why Watch
Captain America: Civil War (2016) stands as a standout action showcase. With an extraordinary 8.3 rating, it is widely celebrated for its razor-sharp narrative precision, commanding performances, and cultural resonance.
- Fans of character-driven action storytelling
- Lovers of cinematic ensemble craftsmanship
- Viewers seeking universally acclaimed masterworks
Ensemble & Cast
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Production Information & Technical Specs
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