MovieNight.app

Get the MovieNight app

Add it to your home screen — faster & full screen

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios Marvel Studios
Captain America Collection Captain America Collection

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

In heroes we trust.

2014 136 min ★ 7.7 (20,416) Released
Action Adventure Science Fiction

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.

Original title
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$170,000,000
Revenue
$714,766,572
Reviews & Ratings 6
M

Manuel São Bento

Nov 6, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Rewatched for the Once Upon a Franchise podcast. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U8PmRfabNl0CsCnhEToHj?si=340e373fa1574879 "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is deservedly one of the most beloved and well-regarded movies in the MCU, a film I also count among the franchise's very finest. It distinguishes itself by successfully operating as a 70s-style paranoid political thriller, which is a mature, intelligent, and unexpected tonal shift that helps it avoid the standard superhero formula. The movie is riveting, captivating, and seamlessly structured, packed with compelling twists and shocking reveals. It uses this grounded backdrop to explore complex, real-world themes such as freedom vs. security, identity and authority, and the devastating cost of legacy and trauma. This thematic depth is matched by the visual style: the action is predominantly ground-level and visceral, featuring complex choreography and dangerous stunts, while saving the explosive CGI for only the necessary destruction. The tense score and sharp cinematography enhance the high stakes of a story that genuinely changes the landscape of the entire saga. The film's greatness is anchored by its exceptional cast and character development. Chris Evans is excellent, but the supporting players are equally fantastic, giving us the long-awaited development for Natasha Romanoff and Nick Fury. We're also introduced to Sam Wilson, who becomes Cap's new right-hand man. The central arcs are profound: Steve learns to prioritize his own conscience over institutional authority, a journey cemented when he chooses not to fight the brainwashed Bucky in the climax. Natasha moves toward transparency by leaking all classified S.H.I.E.L.D. data, and Fury fakes his death to operate outside the corrupt system, forced to confront the failure of his own philosophy. This commitment to character arcs and permanent high stakes is what makes this installment not just a great superhero movie, but a truly great film, period. Ultimately, it's a timeless testament to the idea that freedom is always worth the price of the fight, no matter the cost or the betrayal. Rating: A+

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

May 3, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Not as good as the first. Still a good movie though. The only thing I don't like is, he's suppose to be Captain America. With all these super powers. So why does he need help all time.

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Feb 11, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

**The darker tone and spy plot are a perfect fit for Captain America taking the MCU into new territory that results in one of the franchise’s very best.** The Winter Soldier broke new ground for Marvel. The Russo Brothers took Captain America and immersed him in a dangerous world filled with subterfuge, spies, and betrayal. This was the first MCU film that didn’t feel as bright and light-hearted as its predecessors, and this new tone fit Cap’s story perfectly. The action was incredible. The plot twists kept piling up. Forcing Cap to question his moral compass and use his wits over his brawn to overcome his enemy were brilliant story decisions that developed the character and avoided the “bad guy with the same powers as the hero trope.” Black Widow’s inclusion in this spy adventure allowed Natasha to shine and further develop her morality. Everything in this film just works. I am admittedly not a major Captain America fan, but The Winter Solider overcomes all that to land this film on my favorite MCU list and comic book film list too!

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Mar 28, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Picking up from his rather frosty denouement of 2011, "Capt. America" (Chris Evans) finds himself seventy years older but still with battles to fight. This time, he teams up with "Nick Fury" (Samuel L. Jackson) and his SHIELD agent "Natasha" (Scarlet Johansson) to combat the ruthless warrior known only as the "Winter Soldier". It doesn't take us long to discover that there is quite conspiracy going on too - with an attempt on the life of "Fury" before off we go on a roller-coaster ride of action adventure scenarios. The effects are great and the score works well to help keep the break-neck pace working well and excitingly. Evans is still just a little too pretty-boy for me, but the developing roles of Anthony Mackie, Johansson and a few cameos from the somewhat duplicitous "Pierce" (Robert Redford) all contribute well to make this a superior adventure film with a strong and characterful story underpinning it. It hasn't quite the charm of the first film, so I wouldn't say it is better - but it is certainly just as good, and as with the first outing, the 2¼ hours just flies by. Great cinema.

r96sk

r96sk

Jan 17, 2021 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Entertaining! <em>'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'</em> makes for an enjoyable flick. Chris Evans does great work as the lead character, while Scarlett Johansson gives her most fun to watch performance in the MCU up until this point; it would've been great if she had such a role pre-<em>'The Avengers'</em>, so she wouldn't have felt so out of place to me in that. Anthony Mackie and Robert Redford are notable in their respective roles, as is Sebastian Stan - even if, to be honest, his character's connection with the lead didn't quite hit as hard as the film attempts - at least for me. I didn't really believe how his character came about and how Barnes acts throughout, Stan does well though. Samuel L. Jackson is also good. Everything else is exactly what you'd expect from a film of this size. Great effects, entertaining action and a satisfying story. Very good, all in all.

JPV852

JPV852

Jun 22, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Third time seeing this and still a fantastic all-around film, not just a comic book movie either. Briskly paced and a great complex story, this is a Marvel movie that felt complete from beginning to end, and actually advanced the universe so well. Chris Evans continues to embody the role and nice to see Scarlett Johansson given more to do (up to the point of this film's release) than in Iron Man 2 or The Avengers. **4.75/5** I probably rate this right alongside The Dark Knight amongst comic book movies and, saying this as a DC fan, perhaps edges out TDK (though could easily seeing roles reversed once I re-watch that one).

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

Keywords 9
aftercreditsstinger based on comic duringcreditsstinger marvel cinematic universe (mcu) political thriller sequel super soldier superhero washington dc, usa
Buy
Amazon Video Amazon Video
Apple TV Store Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies
YouTube YouTube
Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Streaming
Disney Plus Disney Plus
Hulu Hulu
YouTube TV YouTube TV
Rent
Amazon Video Amazon Video
Apple TV Store Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies
YouTube YouTube
Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Cast 66
Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Steve Rogers / Captain America

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Nick Fury

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Alexander Pierce

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Sam Wilson / Falcon

Cobie Smulders

Cobie Smulders

Maria Hill

Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo

Brock Rumlow

Maximiliano Hernández

Maximiliano Hernández

Jasper Sitwell

Emily VanCamp

Emily VanCamp

Kate / Agent 13

Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell

Peggy Carter

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Dr. Arnim Zola

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Smithsonian Guard

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

Jack Rollins

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Councilwoman Hawley

Bernard White

Bernard White

Councilman Singh

Alan Dale

Alan Dale

Councilman Rockwell

Chin Han

Chin Han

Councilman Yen

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling

Senator Stern

Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre

Georges Batroc

Salvator Xuereb

Salvator Xuereb

French Pirate #1

Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

French Pirate #2

Zack Duhame

Zack Duhame

Engine Pirate

Adetokumboh M'Cormack

Adetokumboh M'Cormack

French Radio Pirate

Aaron Himelstein

Aaron Himelstein

Launch Tech #1

Joe Russo

Joe Russo

Dr. Fine

Christopher Markus

Christopher Markus

SHIELD Interrogator #1

Stephen McFeely

Stephen McFeely

SHIELD Interrogator #2

Pat Healy

Pat Healy

Scientist #1

Ed Brubaker

Ed Brubaker

Scientist #2

D.C. Pierson

D.C. Pierson

Apple Employee

Danny Pudi

Danny Pudi

Com Tech #1

Branka Katić

Branka Katić

Renata

Angela Russo-Otstot

Angela Russo-Otstot

Garcia

Jon Sklaroff

Jon Sklaroff

Charlie XO

Chad Todhunter

Chad Todhunter

Charlie Weapons Tech

Abigail Marlowe

Abigail Marlowe

SHIELD Tech

Jeremy Maxwell

Jeremy Maxwell

Lead SHIELD Pilot

Emerson Brooks

Emerson Brooks

Senior SHIELD Agent

Evan Parke

Evan Parke

SHIELD Agent

Ricardo Chacon

Ricardo Chacon

Strike SGT. #1

Ann Russo

Ann Russo

Strike Agent

Eddie J. Fernandez

Eddie J. Fernandez

Strike Agent

Jody Hart

Jody Hart

25ᵗʰ Floor Strike Agent

Steven Culp

Steven Culp

Scudder

Derek Hughes

Derek Hughes

Human Resources Executive

Wendy Hoopes

Wendy Hoopes

Doctor

Ethan Rains

Ethan Rains

Lead EMT

Dominic Rains

Dominic Rains

CIA Instructor

Charles Wittman

Charles Wittman

Capitol Hill Police

Andy Martinez, Jr.

Andy Martinez, Jr.

Capitol Hill Police

Anne Grimenstein

Anne Grimenstein

Committee Member

Robert Clotworthy

Robert Clotworthy

Fury Car Voice (voice)

June Christopher

June Christopher

SHIELD Computer (voice)

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

The Smithsonian Narrator (voice)

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

Dr. List (uncredited)

Dean Barlage

Dean Barlage

SHIELD Agent (uncredited)

Joel Thingvall

Joel Thingvall

Museum Visitor (uncredited)

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Baron Wolfgang von Strucker (uncredited)

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen

Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch (uncredited)

Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano

Committee General (uncredited)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver (uncredited)

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

Man on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)

James Lewis

James Lewis

Smithsonian Museum Visitor

Josh Heileman

Josh Heileman

S.H.I.E.L.D. Strike Agent (uncredited)

Dominique Henderson

Dominique Henderson

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Crew 136
Carol Kiefer

Carol Kiefer

Art Department Coordinator

Beat Frutiger

Beat Frutiger

Art Direction

Rodney Fuentebella

Rodney Fuentebella

Conceptual Illustrator

Susan A. Burig

Susan A. Burig

Graphic Designer

Russell Bobbitt

Russell Bobbitt

Property Master

Todd Rex

Todd Rex

Sculptor

Leslie A. Pope

Leslie A. Pope

Set Decoration

Roxy Toporowych

Roxy Toporowych

Set Decoration Buyer

Willis Chung

Willis Chung

Digital Imaging Technician

Trent Opaloch

Trent Opaloch

Director of Photography

Brad Baruh

Brad Baruh

Epk Producer

Judianna Makovsky

Judianna Makovsky

Costume Design

Camille Friend

Camille Friend

Hair Department Head

Jeri Baker

Jeri Baker

Hairstylist

Dennis Liddiard

Dennis Liddiard

Key Makeup Artist

Heba Thorisdottir

Heba Thorisdottir

Makeup Artist

Allan A. Apone

Allan A. Apone

Makeup Department Head

Larry Zanoff

Larry Zanoff

Armorer

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Fight Choreographer

James Young

James Young

Fight Choreographer

Al Cerullo

Al Cerullo

Pilot

Frédéric North

Frédéric North

Pilot

Nia Hansen

Nia Hansen

Sound Design Assistant

Casey O'Neill

Casey O'Neill

Stunt Coordinator

Spiro Razatos

Spiro Razatos

Stunt Coordinator

Aaron Toney

Aaron Toney

Stunt Double

Amy Johnston

Amy Johnston

Stunt Double

Cassandra McCormick

Cassandra McCormick

Stunt Double

Chris Brewster

Chris Brewster

Stunt Double

Clay Cullen

Clay Cullen

Stunt Double

Daniel Hargrave

Daniel Hargrave

Stunt Double

Doc Duhame

Doc Duhame

Stunt Double

Eddie Perez

Eddie Perez

Stunt Double

Heidi Moneymaker

Heidi Moneymaker

Stunt Double

Henry Kingi

Henry Kingi

Stunt Double

James Young

James Young

Stunt Double

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Stunt Double

Mandy Kowalski

Mandy Kowalski

Stunt Double

Riley Harper

Riley Harper

Stunt Double

Sam Hargrave

Sam Hargrave

Stunt Double

Samantha MacIvor

Samantha MacIvor

Stunt Double

Shauna Duggins

Shauna Duggins

Stunt Double

Debbie Evans

Debbie Evans

Stunt Driver

Henry Kingi Jr.

Henry Kingi Jr.

Stunt Driver

Jennifer Badger

Jennifer Badger

Stunt Driver

Richard Fike

Richard Fike

Stunt Driver

Troy Robinson

Troy Robinson

Stunts

Zack Duhame

Zack Duhame

Stunts

Brian Michael Bendis

Brian Michael Bendis

Thanks

Don Heck

Don Heck

Thanks

Ed Brubaker

Ed Brubaker

Thanks

Gene Colan

Gene Colan

Thanks

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Thanks

Annie Ellis

Annie Ellis

Utility Stunts

Brandon Melendy

Brandon Melendy

Utility Stunts

Brian Machleit

Brian Machleit

Utility Stunts

Chris Durand

Chris Durand

Utility Stunts

David M. Graves

David M. Graves

Utility Stunts

Denney Pierce

Denney Pierce

Utility Stunts

Doc Duhame

Doc Duhame

Utility Stunts

Dorian Kingi

Dorian Kingi

Utility Stunts

Fernando Chien

Fernando Chien

Utility Stunts

Freddie Hice

Freddie Hice

Utility Stunts

Gregory J. Barnett

Gregory J. Barnett

Utility Stunts

Gui DaSilva-Greene

Gui DaSilva-Greene

Utility Stunts

Jalil Jay Lynch

Jalil Jay Lynch

Utility Stunts

Jeremy Fitzgerald

Jeremy Fitzgerald

Utility Stunts

Jim Palmer

Jim Palmer

Utility Stunts

Joe Bucaro III

Joe Bucaro III

Utility Stunts

Jon H. Epstein

Jon H. Epstein

Utility Stunts

Kevin L. Jackson

Kevin L. Jackson

Utility Stunts

Kofi Yiadom

Kofi Yiadom

Utility Stunts

Mark Ginther

Mark Ginther

Utility Stunts

Matt Leonard

Matt Leonard

Utility Stunts

Matthew R. Anderson

Matthew R. Anderson

Utility Stunts

Mike Massa

Mike Massa

Utility Stunts

Phil Culotta

Phil Culotta

Utility Stunts

Philip J. Silvera

Philip J. Silvera

Utility Stunts

Rob Mars

Rob Mars

Utility Stunts

Steve Kelso

Steve Kelso

Utility Stunts

Tim Sitarz

Tim Sitarz

Utility Stunts

Tim Trella

Tim Trella

Utility Stunts

Anthony Russo

Anthony Russo

Director

Joe Russo

Joe Russo

Director

Lars P. Winther

Lars P. Winther

First Assistant Director

Kerry Lyn McKissick

Kerry Lyn McKissick

Script Supervisor

Spiro Razatos

Spiro Razatos

Second Unit Director

Jeffrey Ford

Jeffrey Ford

Editor

Johnny Gidcomb

Johnny Gidcomb

ADR Voice Casting

Lars P. Winther

Lars P. Winther

Associate Producer

Mitchell Bell

Mitchell Bell

Associate Producer

Simona Paparelli

Simona Paparelli

Business Affairs Coordinator

Sarah Halley Finn

Sarah Halley Finn

Casting

Jason B. Stamey

Jason B. Stamey

Casting Assistant

Tamara Hunter

Tamara Hunter

Casting Associate

Nate Moore

Nate Moore

Co-Producer

Louis D'Esposito

Louis D'Esposito

Executive Producer

Michael Grillo

Michael Grillo

Executive Producer

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Executive Producer

Victoria Alonso

Victoria Alonso

Executive Producer

Kevin Feige

Kevin Feige

Producer

Riley Flanagan

Riley Flanagan

Production Assistant

Trinh Tran

Trinh Tran

Production Assistant

Shawn Smolensky

Shawn Smolensky

Production Coordinator

Chris Scarabosio

Chris Scarabosio

Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Doc Kane

Doc Kane

ADR Mixer

Kim Foscato

Kim Foscato

Dialogue Editor

Ronni Brown

Ronni Brown

Foley Artist

Nia Hansen

Nia Hansen

Foley Supervisor

Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan

Music Supervisor

Henry Jackman

Henry Jackman

Original Music Composer

Al Nelson

Al Nelson

Sound Designer

David Acord

David Acord

Sound Effects Editor

Jeremy Bowker

Jeremy Bowker

Sound Effects Editor

Josh Gold

Josh Gold

Sound Effects Editor

Richard Hymns

Richard Hymns

Sound Effects Editor

Petur Hliddal

Petur Hliddal

Sound Mixer

Bonnie Wild

Bonnie Wild

Sound Re-Recording Assistant

Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Supervising Sound Editor

Shannon Mills

Shannon Mills

Supervising Sound Editor

Steve Rawlins

Steve Rawlins

Animation Supervisor

François Lambert

François Lambert

Compositing Supervisor

Daniel Sudick

Daniel Sudick

Special Effects Supervisor

Jeanie King

Jeanie King

Visual Effects Producer

Jen Underdahl

Jen Underdahl

Visual Effects Producer

Lisa Marra

Lisa Marra

Visual Effects Production Manager

Alessandro Cioffi

Alessandro Cioffi

Visual Effects Supervisor

Bryan Grill

Bryan Grill

Visual Effects Supervisor

Dan DeLeeuw

Dan DeLeeuw

Visual Effects Supervisor

Geoffrey Baumann

Geoffrey Baumann

Visual Effects Supervisor

Russell Earl

Russell Earl

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Comic Book

Joe Simon

Joe Simon

Comic Book

Christopher Markus

Christopher Markus

Screenplay

Stephen McFeely

Stephen McFeely

Screenplay

Gallery 468
Videos 4
Similar Movies 572
US Release Dates 3

Mar 13, 2014

PG-13 Premiere

Apr 4, 2014

PG-13 Theatrical

Sep 9, 2014

DVD, Blu-ray

PG-13 Physical

© 2025-2026 MovieNight. All rights reserved.

Emigration N.Y.

Emigration N.Y.

1995

VS
The Visitation

The Visitation

2002

Sign in to vote

Battle your watched movies head-to-head

Community Top Movies

🥇 Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 · 14 wins

🥈 The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

2008 · 14 wins

🥉 Final Destination

Final Destination

2000 · 12 wins

#4 Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022 · 11 wins

#5 Joker

Joker

2019 · 11 wins

Sign in to build your own ranking
0 Points
0/0 Correct
0 Streak

Playing as a guest — sign in to save your score and rank on the leaderboard.

Movie Trivia

Guess the movie from a clue — tagline, plot, cast and more. Pick from four posters.

What movie experience do you prefer?

Movie theater — theater popcorn with Icee/soda & maybe nachos 100%
At home — relaxed on your favorite couch or chair with whatever drinks & snacks are in the kitchen 0%
2 votes

What is your favorite movie genre?

Action 0%
Adventure 0%
Animation 0%
Comedy 0%
Crime 0%
Documentary 0%
Drama 0%
Family 0%
Fantasy 0%
History 0%
Horror 100%
Music 0%
Mystery 0%
Romance 0%
Science Fiction 0%
Thriller 0%
War 0%
Western 0%
2 votes
Install MovieNight

Add MovieNight to your home screen for a fast, full-screen experience:

  1. Tap the Share button in Safari
  2. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
  3. Tap Add
MovieNight
Home Browse Trending Top 100s Keywords Streaming Weekly Picks Blog Watchlist Trivia Guess the Movie Face-Off Watch Tonight Double Feature Birthday Movies MovieNight 100 Community This Day in Movies Ever thought, what to watch? Tops In Theaters Coming Soon New Releases
Emigration N.Y.

Emigration N.Y.

1995

VS
The Visitation

The Visitation

2002

Sign in to vote

Battle your watched movies head-to-head

Community Top Movies

🥇 Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 · 14 wins

🥈 The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

2008 · 14 wins

🥉 Final Destination

Final Destination

2000 · 12 wins

#4 Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022 · 11 wins

#5 Joker

Joker

2019 · 11 wins

Sign in to build your own ranking
0 Points
0/0 Correct
0 Streak

Playing as a guest — sign in to save your score and rank on the leaderboard.

Movie Trivia

Guess the movie from a clue — tagline, plot, cast and more. Pick from four posters.

What movie experience do you prefer?

Movie theater — theater popcorn with Icee/soda & maybe nachos 100%
At home — relaxed on your favorite couch or chair with whatever drinks & snacks are in the kitchen 0%
2 votes

What is your favorite movie genre?

Action 0%
Adventure 0%
Animation 0%
Comedy 0%
Crime 0%
Documentary 0%
Drama 0%
Family 0%
Fantasy 0%
History 0%
Horror 100%
Music 0%
Mystery 0%
Romance 0%
Science Fiction 0%
Thriller 0%
War 0%
Western 0%
2 votes

We use essential cookies to run MovieNight, plus analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense) cookies. By continuing to browse, you agree to this — or click No and we won't. See our Terms & Privacy Policy to learn more.