Thor (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Thor is a 2011 action drama directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $449.3 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Thor About?
The premise of Thor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stripped of his powers and banished to Earth, the arrogant Asgardian warrior Thor must learn humility after his arrogance offends the powerful Odin. While on Earth, he encounters Jane Foster, a scientist who helps him understand humanity. However, a looming threat from the forces of darkness endangers both realms, forcing Thor to confront his flaws and embrace his destiny as a true hero.
Thor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- loki character
- scientist
- marvel cinematic universe
- nick fury character
- clint barton character
- hawkeye character
- mjolnir
- jane foster character
- heimdall character
- sif character
- darcy lewis character
- odin character
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- frigga character
- erik selvig character
- asgardian
- thor the marvel comics character
- warriors three
- bifrost
- redemption
- superhero action
- warrior
- arrogance
- alien superhero
- s.h.i.e.l.d.
- norse mythology
- banishment
- brother brother relationship
- female warrior
- lightning
- heir to throne
- rivalry over throne
- betrayal
- rivalry
- stepbrother
- adopted son
- exile
- prince
- king
- based on comic book
- norse god
- superhero
- male alien
- action heroine
- heroine
- strong female character
- son murders father
- younger version of character
- god
- gods
- deity
Thor Cast
Chris Hemsworth leads the cast, with Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. Directed by Kenneth Branagh; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Kenneth Branagh
More from Kenneth Branagh
More films directed by Kenneth Branagh, best-rated first: Much Ado About Nothing, A Haunting in Venice, Belfast and All Is True.
Thor Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Thor 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
400 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Thor Plot Summary
What happens in Thor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three scientists—Jane Foster, Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard), and Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings)—are traveling in a 4WD van through New Mexico when they spot a lightning storm brewing. Jane believes she can predict the appearance of the Einstein-Rosen Bridge, which is essentially a wormhole. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when they accidentally hit a well-built, semi-conscious man caught in the storm.
Full summary
The whole story of Thor, scene by scene
Thor Box Office & Budget
Thor grossed $449.3 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 3.0 times what it cost. $181 million came from the US and Canada and $268.3 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$449.3M
3.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $181M
- International
- $268.3M
- Budget
- $150M
Thor Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Featurette SDCC 2010: Captain America and Thor Signings
How Well Do You Know Thor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who are the three scientists that embark on the adventure in New Mexico?
Cars in Thor
34 cars on screen, including the 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710 K and the 2010 Acura MDX.
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1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710 K Main role -
2010 Acura MDX Minor role -
2010 Acura ZDX Minor role -
1994 BMW 325i Cabrio E36 Minor role
Thor Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Mighty Thor” and “God of Thunder”.
- Also known as
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- Mighty Thor
- God of Thunder
- Thor 3D
- Тор 3D
- Tor
- 마블 토르: 천둥의 신
- Thor: God of Thunder
- 토르 천둥의 신
- Marvel Studios' Thor
- Thần Sấm
- Thor - Mut ist unsterblich
- マイティ・ソー：2011
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- Thor 1
- 雷神
- Thor.2011
- Тор
- תור
- ธอร์: เทพเจ้าสายฟ้า
- Thần Sấm I
- Тор: Богът на гръмотевиците
- 토르: 천둥의 신
- マイティ・ソー
- 雷神索爾
- ثور
- Tors
- Toras
- 雷神奇俠, თორი
- तूफानों का देवता
Seen Thor?
Movies Like Thor
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder and Thor: The Dark World.
Thor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Thor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thor?
Thor runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Thor released?
Thor was released on May 6, 2011.
Who directed Thor?
Thor was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
More films by Kenneth Branagh Who is in the cast of Thor?
Thor stars Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Thor make at the box office?
Thor grossed $449.3 million worldwide ($181 million domestic, $268.3 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Thor rated?
Thor has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Thor have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Thor has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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