Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- heroic
- earnest
- superhero movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and visually distinctive superhero adventure, with Kenneth Branagh's Shakespearean family drama and the cast receiving praise despite uneven pacing and action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Asgard, Odin, Thor, Loki, and the conflict between realms adapt norse mythology into a marvel superhero setting.
Thor is banished from Asgard and forced to learn humility among humans before becoming worthy of his former power.
The film moves between Asgardian court conflict and Thor's human-scale life in New Mexico as the worlds collide.
Marvel Studios presents an established comic-book hero through ornate fantasy production design, action set pieces, and accessible humor.
Films like Thor, and why
Wonder Woman
mythic superhero adventure combining family conflict, redemption, fish out of water comedy, and large-scale fantasy action
Doctor Strange
comic book spectacle centered on an arrogant hero undergoing personal growth amid colorful fantasy mythology
Iron Man
superhero adventure balancing witty contemporary humor, extraordinary powers, and a conflicted family relationship
Movie Details
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Release Date
- 2011-04-21
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (22851)
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth
- Natalie Portman
- Tom Hiddleston
- Anthony Hopkins
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Kat Dennings
- Clark Gregg
- Colm Feore
- Idris Elba
- Ray Stevenson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Thor about?
- A banished Asgardian warrior discovers humility, love, and heroic purpose while protecting Earth from a threat born in his own family.
- What is Thor like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thor as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Thor violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Thor as moderate.
- What did critics think of Thor?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and visually distinctive superhero adventure, with Kenneth Branagh's Shakespearean family drama and the cast receiving praise despite uneven pacing and action.
- Which films are like Thor?
- Films with a similar feel include Wonder Woman, Doctor Strange, and Iron Man.
- How long is Thor?
- Thor runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Thor?
- In United States, Thor streams on Hulu, Disney Plus.
