Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Kernel Score: 85% · 23,792 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2016-04-27
Runtime: 147 minutes
Is Captain America: Civil War worth watching?
Must-watch. Marvel's best-balanced team movie: heroes split over a real disagreement, and the story gives both sides a fair case. The airport fight is a highlight. Seeing a few earlier films helps.
Watch it if you
- want a Marvel film with real emotional stakes
- like big ensemble action
- have seen a few earlier Marvel films
Skip it if you
- haven't seen any earlier Marvel films
- are tired of superhero crossovers
Best for: Marvel movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Captain America: Civil War
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.
Captain America: Civil War parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that Captain America: Civil War is a PG-13 superhero film with large-scale action violence.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Extended superhero combat and an epic battle between former allies drive the plot, though bloodless in typical Marvel style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Captain America: Civil War
If you liked Captain America: Civil War, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: The tight Captain America thriller that came before.
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — 90%: Next big escalation for the same heroes.
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: The first big team-up.
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Funnier, brighter adventure in the same universe.
- Iron Man (2008) — 85%: The origin story behind the main character.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — 91%: The end of this story arc.
Director
Cast
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon
- Don Cheadle as Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther
- Paul Bettany as Vision
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Captain America: Civil War FAQ
Is Captain America: Civil War worth watching?
Must-watch. Marvel's best-balanced team movie: heroes split over a real disagreement, and the story gives both sides a fair case. The airport fight is a highlight. Seeing a few earlier films helps.
Where can I watch Captain America: Civil War?
In the US you can stream Captain America: Civil War on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Captain America: Civil War OK for kids?
Captain America: Civil War is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Captain America: Civil War is a PG-13 superhero film with large-scale action violence.
What movies are like Captain America: Civil War?
If you liked Captain America: Civil War, try Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War, The Avengers and Thor: Ragnarok.