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After a monumental team-up with the Avengers, Captain America returns for yet another solo mission. Cap goes on the run after discovering a world-shattering conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D., while an enigmatic figure from his past hunts him down.
Tag along on this epic journey with Captain America. Find out where you can watch “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” in Canada.
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What Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier About?
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ninth feature film. The movie takes inspiration from the Winter Soldier comic arc. The politically charged superhero film follows the titular Captain as he, the Black Widow, and Falcon seek the truth behind S.H.I.E.L.D.’s dirty little secrets.
After seven decades in suspended animation, Cap breaks into the modern world and joins the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. to combat global threats. Two years after the Avengers assembled, Cap is taking down terrorist cells until he discovers a shady secret within S.H.I.E.L.D. – Hydra has compromised the organization.
With his enemies back from the dead, Cap goes rogue and enlists the help of fellow Avenger Natasha Romanoff and a new ally, the Falcon. The trio embarks on a perilous search for answers, all while a deadly assassin dubbed ‘The Winter Soldier’ pursues the three heroes.
The world premiere of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” was held at the El Capitan Theater in California on March 13, 2014. The sequel to the First Avenger flick premiered in the U.S. on April 4, 2014. The movie chronicles Cap’s exploits within a 136-minute runtime.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
Marvel tapped then lesser-known filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo to direct Cap’s second film. Veteran blockbuster screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely of “Avengers: Endgame” and “The Gray Man” wrote the film’s screenplay.
Marvel Studios shot the film, while Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributed the film across theaters and streaming platforms. MCU players and newer characters were portrayed by Hollywood megastars like:
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / the Black Widow
- Sebastian Stan as James “Bucky” Buchanan Barnes / the Winter Soldier
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / the Falcon
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce
- Toby Jones as Arnim Zola
- Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter
- Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter / Agent 13
- Frank Grillo as Brock Rumblow
- Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
- Georges St-Pierre as Georges Batroc
- Stan Lee as Security Guard
- Thomas Kretschmann as Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker
- Aaron Taylor Johnson as Pietro Maximoff
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff
What is the Rating for Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is rated PG. The superhero movie is jam-packed with hard-hitting action sequences, with heroes and goons getting manhandled and tossed around. Despite the Marvel banner, the film has a serious and sometimes bleak atmosphere akin to action films.
While adults and young’uns can enjoy the film, parental guidance is strongly advised.
How Many People Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” was a smash hit in theaters. The film debuted with $95 million and took the top spot for the largest opening weekend from “Fast Five.” The movie remained at the top for three weeks straight. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” grossed a total of $714.4 million at the worldwide box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2014.
How Are the Reviews for Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
Critics and comic book fans loved the mature and intriguing plot of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Critics applauded the filmmakers for diverting from the family-friendly MCU conventions to deliver an engaging conspiracy-fueled superhero flick. The emphasis on hard-hitting action over CGI slugfests was also commended. Meanwhile, fans adored the film’s more poignant moments and the characters’ interpersonal relationships.
Rotten Tomatoes awarded the film with a certified fresh critical score of 90%. Read and discover what made “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” such a beloved entry in the MCU according to critics.
- “The creators of Captain America: The Winter Soldier have brought off something fresh and bold.” – Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly
- “For sheer plotting and audience involvement, this is a notch above any of the other Avengers-feeding Marvel entries, the one that feels most like a real movie rather than a production line of ooh-and-ahh moments for fanboys.” – Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter
Where to Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier in Canada?
Tag along Cap’s star-spangled adventures on Disney Plus and VOD.
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier Available on Streaming?
Disney Plus
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is available for streaming at Disney Plus. The streaming giant offers five subscription plans and access to its massive collection of pop culture franchises. Disney Plus is home to both Marvel and Star Wars titles such as “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and “The Mandalorian.”
| Plan | Monthly Fee | Resolution |
| Basic | CAD$10.49 | HDR / 4K |
| Premium | CAD$14.43 | HDR / 4K |
| Duo Basic | CAD$13.12 | HDR / 4K |
| Trio Basic | CAD$17.05 | HDR / 4K |
| Trio Premium | CAD$26.25 | HDR / 4K |
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier Available for Rent (VOD)?
Cap’s second movie adventure can also be rented or purchased via VOD streaming platforms. Please remember to finish binging your rented films and shows before they expire.
| Platform | Rent | Purchase |
| Amazon | CAD$4.99 | CAD$22.99 |
| Apple TV | – | CAD$24.99 |
| Google Play | CAD$4.99 | CAD$22.99 |
| Microsoft Store | CAD$4.99 | CAD$24.99 |
| Cineplex Store | CAD$4.99 | CAD$14.99 |
| YouTube | CAD$4.99 | CAD$22.99 |
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier Available on Cable or Free TV?
There is no information on when Captain America will leap into TV channels. However, DVD and Blu-ray copies of the film are now available for purchase online.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
You don’t need a VPN to stream “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” via Disney Plus or VOD.
One Of The MCU’s Best
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is often hailed as one of the MCU’s greatest stories, and with good reason. The film delivers on all fronts, from an engaging and topical story to on-point and heartfelt characterizations to eye-popping action sequences. It’s a modern-day classic that set the bar for later MCU films. Check out “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on Disney Plus or VOD.
