Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Kernel Score: 87% · 21,777 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Released: 2017-10-02
Runtime: 131 minutes
Is Thor: Ragnarok worth watching?
Must-watch. The funniest Marvel film, with a loose, jokey tone and a bright, colourful look that gives Thor a fresh start. It's easy to enjoy and doesn't need much homework.
Watch it if you
- want Marvel with real laughs
- like colourful, silly sci-fi
- enjoy Chris Hemsworth's comic side
Skip it if you
- want a serious superhero story
- dislike constant jokes in action scenes
Best for: Fun night in with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Thor: Ragnarok
- 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
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
Thor: Ragnarok parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Thor: Ragnarok is a PG-13 superhero action-comedy with frequent fantasy violence and some dark family themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent superhero combat and destruction, including the death of a father figure, though played with comedic tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Thor: Ragnarok
If you liked Thor: Ragnarok, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Funny, colourful space adventure with a team of misfits.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — 86%: Same jokey tone, with more heart.
- Jojo Rabbit (2019) — 88%: Taika Waititi's darker comedy about a boy in wartime.
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — 87%: Waititi's deadpan vampire flatshare comedy.
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) — 86%: Waititi's warm, funny story of an odd-couple road trip.
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — 84%: Cheeky, joke-packed Marvel team-up.
Director
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Cate Blanchett as Hela
- Idris Elba as Heimdall
- Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster
- Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie
- Karl Urban as Skurge
- Anthony Hopkins as Odin
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
Thor: Ragnarok FAQ
Is Thor: Ragnarok worth watching?
Must-watch. The funniest Marvel film, with a loose, jokey tone and a bright, colourful look that gives Thor a fresh start. It's easy to enjoy and doesn't need much homework.
Where can I watch Thor: Ragnarok?
In the US you can stream Thor: Ragnarok on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Thor: Ragnarok OK for kids?
Thor: Ragnarok is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Thor: Ragnarok is a PG-13 superhero action-comedy with frequent fantasy violence and some dark family themes.
What movies are like Thor: Ragnarok?
If you liked Thor: Ragnarok, try Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Jojo Rabbit and What We Do in the Shadows.