Powerful group of superheroes assemble to fight threat. Marvel 10th Anniversary Year 2012 Theatrical Release 2012-05-04 Video Release 2012-09-25 Studio Marvel Studios Genre Action MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference Color Color Runtime 142 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis The Avengers is the super hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Director Joss Whedon Cast Joss Whedon; Robert Downey Jr.; Chris Evans; Chris Hemsworth; Mark Ruffalo; Jeremy Renner; Samuel L. Jackson; Tom Hiddleston; Scarlett Johansson; Clark Gregg; Cobie Smulders