Guardians of the Galaxy
A wisecracking Earth adventurer assembles a crew of volatile outcasts to defend the galaxy from a fanatical cosmic enemy.
Overview
A ragtag group of misfits bands together to save the galaxy from a powerful threat.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- uplifting
- blockbuster night
- fun movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a funny, energetic, visually impressive superhero adventure with strong ensemble chemistry and an unexpectedly warm emotional core.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot begin as competing outlaws before joining forces against Ronan.
Peter's music collection and recognizable songs shape the film's humor, nostalgia, and emotional transitions.
The film combines galaxy-scale danger with banter, eccentric heroes, and deliberately comic character behavior.
Groot's recurring phrase functions as both a joke and a distinctive expression of character and loyalty.
Films like Guardians of the Galaxy, and why
The Avengers
shared superhero ensemble, irreverent humor, colorful space opera spectacle, and found family themes
Thor: Ragnarok
shared comic-book adventure, eccentric team dynamics, cosmic science fiction, and high-energy action
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
shared space opera setting, witty banter, ragtag adventurers, and visually inventive action
The Fifth Element
shared offbeat ensemble comedy, redemption themes, and stylized interstellar adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- James Gunn
- Release Date
- 2014-07-30
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (30366)
Cast
- Chris Pratt
- Zoe Saldaña
- Dave Bautista
- Vin Diesel
- Bradley Cooper
- Lee Pace
- Michael Rooker
- Karen Gillan
- Djimon Hounsou
- John C. Reilly
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, fuboTV, FXNow
- 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 Guardians of the Galaxy about?
- A wisecracking Earth adventurer assembles a crew of volatile outcasts to defend the galaxy from a fanatical cosmic enemy.
- What is Guardians of the Galaxy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Guardians of the Galaxy as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Guardians of the Galaxy violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Guardians of the Galaxy as moderate.
- What did critics think of Guardians of the Galaxy?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a funny, energetic, visually impressive superhero adventure with strong ensemble chemistry and an unexpectedly warm emotional core.
- Which films are like Guardians of the Galaxy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Avengers, Thor: Ragnarok, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, and The Fifth Element.
- How long is Guardians of the Galaxy?
- Guardians of the Galaxy runs 121 minutes.
- Where can I watch Guardians of the Galaxy?
- In United States, Guardians of the Galaxy streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, FXNow.
