Thor
“Courage is immortal.”
Synopsis
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-16
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Chris Hemsworth
Thor
Natalie Portman
Jane Foster
Tom Hiddleston
Loki
Anthony Hopkins
Odin
Stellan Skarsgård
Erik Selvig
Kat Dennings
Darcy Lewis
Clark Gregg
Agent Coulson
Colm Feore
King Laufey
Idris Elba
Heimdall
Ray Stevenson
Volstagg
Tadanobu Asano
Hogun
Josh Dallas
Fandral
Jaimie Alexander
Sif
Rene Russo
Frigga
Adriana Barraza
Isabela Alvarez
Maximiliano Hernández
Agent Sitwell
Richard Cetrone
Frost Giant Captain
Darren Kendrick
Frost Giant Sentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$449.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$299.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Payne, Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Thor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $449.3M
- Production Studios
- Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Don Payne, Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, J. Michael Straczynski, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Mark Protosevich
Patrick Doyle
Haris Zambarloukos, Douglas S. Holgate
Paul Rubell
Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Patricia Whitcher
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Rubell
Editor
Don Payne
Screenplay
Kevin Feige
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Haris Zambarloukos
Director of Photography
Ashley Miller
Screenplay
Zack Stentz
Screenplay
Scott Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Andy Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
James Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Bo Welch
Production Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Kelly Port
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thor about?
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Who directed Thor?
Thor was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Thor?
The principal cast of Thor includes Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård.
When was Thor released and how long is it?
Thor was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thor?
Thor had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $449.3M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Thor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thor was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Thor based on a book or true story?
Thor is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Stan Lee", Comic Book: "Larry Lieber", Comic Book: "Jack Kirby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thor?
Thor holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).