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Captain America: The First Avenger

“The one who never gives up awakens.”

★ 7.0(22,886)20112h 4m

Captain America: The First Avenger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Joe Johnston
Release date: 2011-07-22
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: French
Box office: $370,569,774
Budget: $140,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Marvel Studios
Part of: Captain America Collection

Captain America: The First Avenger — trailer

About Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 movie in the Action, Adventure and Science Fiction genres, directed by Joe Johnston, starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell and Sebastian Stan. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 22,886 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Captain America: The First Avenger in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.

Cast

Chris Evans

Captain America / Steve Rogers

Hayley Atwell

Peggy Carter

Sebastian Stan

James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes

Tommy Lee Jones

Colonel Chester Phillips

Hugo Weaving

Johann Schmidt / Red Skull

Dominic Cooper

Howard Stark

Richard Armitage

Heinz Kruger

Stanley Tucci

Dr. Abraham Erskine

Samuel L. Jackson

Nick Fury

Toby Jones

Dr. Arnim Zola

Neal McDonough

Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan

Derek Luke

Gabe Jones

Themes & keywords

new york citynazisuperheroworld war iiheroismbased on comicsuper soldierbrooklyn, new york cityaftercreditsstingermarvel cinematic universe (mcu)origin storysoldierswaradmiringcelebratory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Captain America: The First Avenger in South Africa?+

In South Africa, Captain America: The First Avenger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Captain America: The First Avenger on Netflix?+

Captain America: The First Avenger is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?+

Captain America: The First Avenger has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Captain America: The First Avenger?+

Captain America: The First Avenger stars Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones and Hugo Weaving.

When did Captain America: The First Avenger come out?+

Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 movie directed by Joe Johnston.

What genre is Captain America: The First Avenger?+

Captain America: The First Avenger is Action, Adventure and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Captain America: The First Avenger?+

Captain America: The First Avenger was directed by Joe Johnston.