Captain America: Civil War
AdventureActionScience Fiction
12+PG-13
2016·2h 27m·Joe Russo·Marvel Studios·● Script read & verified
Captain America: Civil War follows the Avengers as they face political pressure to sign accords placing them under UN oversight. When a terrorist attack is...
Best watched together — Political themes and moral dilemmas benefit from adult discussion and context
Heads Up for Parents
The film deals heavily with themes of government oversight and political control that may require explanation for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire conflict centers on Steve Rogers' unwavering loyalty to his childhood friend Bucky Barnes, treating friendship as family. The film's emotional core is about choosing personal loyalty and protecting those you love over institutional authority.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Explores accountability and consequences of actions through Tony's guilt over Charlie Spencer's death
- ✓Shows importance of standing up for principles even when it's difficult, as demonstrated in Sharon Carter's eulogy
Cast:Chris EvansRobert Downey Jr.Scarlett JohanssonSebastian StanAnthony Mackie