Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Kernel Score: 86% · 19,783 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2014-03-20
Runtime: 136 minutes
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier worth watching?
Must-watch. The Winter Soldier is a political thriller wearing a superhero costume, with real fights, a paranoid mood and a hero who has to question who he serves. It's among the best of the Marvel films.
Watch it if you
- like spy thrillers as much as superhero films
- enjoy well-staged hand-to-hand action
- follow the Marvel series
Skip it if you
- haven't seen any earlier Marvel films
- want something light and jokey
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- 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
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.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a PG-13 superhero action film with large-scale fighting and political conspiracy themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent superhero action violence including assassins, fights, and large-scale conflict.
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: The Winter Soldier
If you liked Captain America: The Winter Soldier, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Direct sequel, with a sharper conflict among the heroes
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — 90%: Big-stakes Marvel film that pays off earlier build-up
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: The team-up that brings the heroes together
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) — 77%: Captain America's origin, the foundation for this one
- Black Panther (2018) — 83%: Marvel film with weight and strong world-building
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Funny and confident Marvel adventure
Director
Cast
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon
- Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
- Frank Grillo as Brock Rumlow
- Maximiliano Hernández as Jasper Sitwell
- Emily VanCamp as Kate / Agent 13
Captain America: The Winter Soldier FAQ
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier worth watching?
Must-watch. The Winter Soldier is a political thriller wearing a superhero costume, with real fights, a paranoid mood and a hero who has to question who he serves. It's among the best of the Marvel films.
Where can I watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
In the US you can stream Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier OK for kids?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a PG-13 superhero action film with large-scale fighting and political conspiracy themes.
What movies are like Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
If you liked Captain America: The Winter Soldier, try Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, The Avengers and Captain America: The First Avenger.