Thor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of...

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Last modified: Jul. 16, 2011

Thor

Release Date: Friday, May 6, 2011 Theaters

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Tom Hiddleston • Natalie Portman • Colm Feore • Jaimie Alexander • Stellan Skarsgard

PG-13 Action N/A

4.32 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that 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.

Action Adventure 3D Post-3D Superhero

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Who stars in Thor – Cast List

Tom Hiddleston
... Loki

Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
Natalie Portman
... Jane Foster

Fountain of Youth, Black Swan
C
Colm Feore
... Ymir

Paycheck, The Prodigy
J
Jaimie Alexander
... Sif

Savannah, Thor: Ragnarok
S
Stellan Skarsgard
... Professor Andrews

Sentimental Value, The Avengers
Anthony Hopkins
... Odin

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), Locked
Chris Hemsworth
... Thor

Avengers: Doomsday, Crime 101
Idris Elba
... Heimdall

Zootopia 2, Zootopia
Ray Stevenson
... Volstagg

G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Other Guys
T
Tadanobu Asano
... Hogun

Mortal Kombat II , Midway
K
Kat Dennings
... Darcy

Shorts, Big Momma's House 2
R
Rene Russo
... Frigga

Just Getting Started, Nightcrawler

Who is making Thor – Crew List

A look at Thor behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kenneth Branagh last helmed A Haunting in Venice and Death on the Nile. The film's writer Mark Protosevich last penned OldBoy and John Carter.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Screenwriters: Mark Protosevich
Zack Stentz
Producers: Avi Arad
Kevin Feige

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Marvel Studios

Production – What we know about the Thor

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2011

Completed

Changed Thor movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of...
Also known as: The Mighty Thor
Language: English

Thor Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Super Bowl Spot

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Theatrical Trailer #1

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ET Set Visit

Thor Release Date: When was the film released?

Thor was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 6 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,955 theaters. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Something Borrowed, Jumping the Broom and Haunted 3D.