Captain Marvel (2019)
A brisk galactic war unfolds in the 90s as a hero discovers her epic, uplifting power.
The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
How intense is Captain Marvel?
Captain Marvel is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Captain Marvel feels like
- Tone
- epicfeel gooduplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Captain Marvel
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Captain Marvel for you?
Is Captain Marvel scary?
Only a little. Captain Marvel has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Captain Marvel gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Captain Marvel sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Captain Marvel OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Captain Marvel?
Captain Marvel runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Captain Marvel?
Captain Marvel is streaming on Disney+.
Does Captain Marvel have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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