# Captain America: Civil War (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/captain-america-civil-war-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Joe Russo & Anthony Russo |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 147 min |

## Quick answer

Captain America: Civil War (2016) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The airport brawl and ideological split still rank among the MCU’s best set pieces — and introduce Tom Holland’s Spider- Metascore 75/100. Directed by Joe Russo & Anthony Russo.

## Critics consensus

The airport brawl and ideological split still rank among the MCU’s best set pieces — and introduce Tom Holland’s Spider-Man with flair.

## Synopsis

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

## Cast

Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman

## Common questions

**Is Captain America: Civil War worth watching?**
Captain America: Civil War holds a 82% Celluloid Score. The airport brawl and ideological split still rank among the MCU’s best set pieces — and introduce Tom Holland’s Spider-Man with flair.

**What is Captain America: Civil War about?**
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

**Who directed Captain America: Civil War?**
Captain America: Civil War (2016) was directed by Joe Russo & Anthony Russo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Captain America: Civil War?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 89%, Metascore 75/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch Captain America: Civil War?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Captain America: Civil War page for current options.

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