"Guardians of the Galaxy" is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 10th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is an action-packed, epic space adventure that expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos. The tone is humorous and irreverent, mixed with heart. The film was released internationally on July 31, 2014, and in the United States on August 1, 2014. "Guardians of the Galaxy" can be streamed on Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video.
- Director: James Gunn
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
- Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer
- Vin Diesel as Groot
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket
- Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser
- Michael Rooker as Yondu Udonta
- Karen Gillan as Nebula
- Djimon Hounsou as Korath
- John C. Reilly as Rhomann Dey
- Glenn Close as Irani Rael
- Benicio del Toro as Taneleer Tivan / The Collector
"Guardians of the Galaxy" was a critical and commercial success. It grossed $773.3 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2014.
- Metacritic: 76/100
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
- IMDb: 8.0/10
The film was praised for its screenplay, direction, acting, humor, soundtrack, visual effects, and action sequences. It was nominated for two awards at the 87th Academy Awards and received numerous other accolades.