The Avengers (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1998, The Avengers is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, running about 89 minutes. “Saving the World in Style.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.
Who’s in it. The Avengers stars Ralph Fiennes as John Steed, Uma Thurman as Emma Peel, Sean Connery as Sir August de Wynter and Patrick Macnee as Invisible Jones (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Avengers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $48.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Avengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Avengers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Avengers (1998)?
- In US, The Avengers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Avengers worth watching?
- The Avengers holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Avengers?
- The Avengers stars Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Patrick Macnee and Jim Broadbent.
- When was The Avengers released?
- The Avengers was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.