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Thor

Play trailer 2:16 Poster for Thor PG-13 2011 1h 53m Action Adventure Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
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Critics Consensus

A dazzling blockbuster that tempers its sweeping scope with wit, humor, and human drama, Thor is mighty Marvel entertainment.

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Kim Newman Sight & Sound Jul 10, 2018
Chris Hemsworth makes an imposing, good-humoured Thor... but the motor of the film is Tom Hiddleston's complex, conflicted Loki. Go to Full Review
Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 8, 2017
B
Witty, charming and very current, the big screen adaptation of Thor is sure to catapult its star Chris Hemsworth (whose wife, Elsa Pataky, ironically stars in Fast Five) to leading man status. Go to Full Review
Rafer Guzman Newsday Apr 12, 2013
2/4
Let's hope Branagh was well-compensated, at least. To quote his favorite author: No profit grows where is no pleasure taken. Go to Full Review
Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 15, 2026
B
Although 'Thor' was no great piece of art, it really was enjoyable, and a pleasant surprise. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Oct 1, 2026
2/5
I thought this movie was fine but it reminded me of a time when the MCU was very formulaic and kind of tame. Go to Full Review
Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Oct 1, 2026
3/5
Not my favorite MCU movie but Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman are great in this. The second and third acts are a bit slow but this is still a solid superhero film. Go to Full Review
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Finley R @RT27162073 2 days ago Not the best movie or story but had some good laughs See more
James M @RT67860091 Nov 1, 2026 This movie is good, the action scenes aren’t the best thing I’ve ever seen but they were good, I don’t love how long Thor was on Earth, the plot was amazing, and amazing acting from Nathalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston See more
Verril Manuel A @RT51513748 Oct 28, 2026 Good Thor Movie!! See more
Vanguard Man V @Vanguard_Guy Oct 28, 2026 What a Good Thor Movie Out There!! See more
Gareth V @geewah Oct 17, 2026 Colourful, funny and surprisingly heartfelt, with a strong cast that makes the larger-than-life characters easy to care about. See more
Victor G @RT61657720 Oct 15, 2026 A movie that's neither good nor bad, but it's a good movie nonetheless. See more
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Kenneth Branagh

Director

Chris Hemsworth

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Natalie Portman

Jane Foster

Anthony Hopkins

Odin

Tom Hiddleston

Loki

Stellan Skarsgård

Dr. Erik Selvig

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Synopsis As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.0M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
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