Released on , Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the ninth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a direct sequel to both The First Avenger and The Avengers . Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, it is widely regarded as one of the best films in the MCU for its grounded tone and shift toward the political thriller genre. Core Movie Details Release Date: April 4, 2014 (U.S.). Directors: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Running Time: 136 minutes.
PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action, and gunplay. Box Office: Grossed approximately $714.4 million worldwide. Cast and Key Characters Captain America: The Winter Soldier YIFY