The Marvel Comics character Thor was the inspiration for an American superhero movie released in 2011. It is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Direct by: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins
Revenue: $449.3 million
Synopsis:
Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the son of the old Norse god King Odin (Anthony Hopkins), will shortly succeed to the throne of Asgard. But when the Frost Giants, adversaries of the gods, break the terms of their alliance and enter the palace on the day of his coronation, Thor snaps and strikes brutally. Thor is punished by being exiled to Earth by Odin. Thor’s biggest enemy is his own brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is plotting mischief in Asgard while Thor is unable to stop him.
Thor
- -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.
