Captain America
As the entire world teetered on the brink of global destruction, there arose a man unlike any other...a man who personified truth and justice and all the hopes of mankind. They called him Captain America.
1990 • 97 min • Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · War
Synopsis
During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 45 Audience · 468 · 100%
Captain America, a super-soldier from WWII, awakens in the 1990s to confront his old foe, Red Skull. He must stop the villain from kidnapping the President and avert a global crisis. The film features classic superhero action with a retro feel.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Action violence and peril
- Some intense moments
- Themes of war and terrorism
What it models well
- Courage and heroism
- Fighting for justice
- Sacrifice for others
- Patriotism
Talk about it after
- Historical context of WWII
- What makes a hero?
- The nature of good vs. evil
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Albert Pyun • Crew: Stephen Tolkin, Lawrence J. Block, Stephen Tolkin
Matt Salinger
Steve Rogers / Captain America
Ronny Cox
Tom Kimball
Ned Beatty
Sam Kolawetz
Darren McGavin
General Fleming
Michael Nouri
Lt. Colonel Louis
Scott Paulin
The Red Skull / Army Doctor
Kim Gillingham
Bernice Stewart / Sharon
Melinda Dillon
Mrs. Rogers
Bill Mumy
Young General Fleming
Francesca Neri
Valentina de Santis
Trailers & clips
"Captain America" (1990) Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 4.5/10 (468)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0103923
