Captain America

12 movies in this series

Before he was the First Avenger, Captain America had already survived some rough battles on screen. From the low-budget TV movies of the 1970s to the long-delayed 1990 feature film, Hollywood spent decades trying to bring Marvel's star-spangled hero to life before finally striking gold with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this retrospective series, Now Playing Podcast traces Captain America's entire cinematic journey. We review every live-action Captain America movie, from the forgotten early adaptations through Steve Rogers' rise in the MCU, his battles against Hydra, his clashes with fellow Avengers, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Grab your shield and join us as we look at the hits, the misses, and the evolution of one of Marvel's most enduring heroes. Whether fighting Nazis, uncovering conspiracies, or standing his ground against impossible odds, Captain America has always represented the idea that doing the right thing isn't always easy, but it's always worth fighting for.

Movie Reviews

Captain America

The only thing this has in common with the comic characte...

Reviewed Jan 17, 2012
Artist Steve Rogers is nearly murdered by spies, seeking his late father's national secrets. He is saved during surgery via a secret formula; this serum not only heals him but also gives him fantastic strength and lightning reflexes. To help solve the mystery behind his father’s murder and bring those guilty to justice, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets and an indestructible shield. Now armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Anyone notice the end mission is straight out of Real Gen...

Reviewed Apr 8, 2014
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. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Reviewed May 5, 2015
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Avengers: Infinity War

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Reviewed May 1, 2018
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction