Guardians of the Galaxy (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guardians of the Galaxy |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | James Gunn |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige |
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| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Cinematography | Ben Davis |
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| Studio | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | July 21, 2014 (Dolby Theatre) August 1, 2014 (United States) |
| Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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| Money made | $773.3 million |
Guardians of the Galaxy (retroactively referred to as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1) is a 2014 American . In Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill forms an uneasy alliance with a group of extraterrestrial criminals who are on the run after stealing a powerful artifact.
Perlman began working on the screenplay in 2009. Producer Kevin Feige first publicly mentioned Guardians of the Galaxy as a potential film in 2010 and Marvel Studios announced it was in active development at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2012. Gunn was hired to write and direct the film that September. In February 2013, Pratt was hired to play Peter Quill / Star-Lord, and the supporting cast members were subsequently confirmed. Principal photography began in July 2013 at Shepperton Studios in England, with filming continuing in London before wrapping up in October 2013. Post-production was finished on July 7, 2014.
The film premiered in Hollywood on July 21, 2014, and was released in the United States on August 1, 2014, in 3D and IMAX 3D. The film became a critical and commercial success, grossing $773.3 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014, as well as the third-highest-grossing film of 2014. The film was praised for its humor, acting, direction, soundtrack, visual effects, and action sequences. At the 87th Academy Awards, the film received nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. A sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, was released on May 5, 2017. A third film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, is in development.
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Gunn promoting the film at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con
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The cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con (L-R: producer Kevin Feige, Bautista, director James Gunn, del Toro, Saldaña, Hounsou, Pace, Rooker, Gillan, and Pratt)
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Karen Gillan at the London premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy
See also
In Spanish: Guardianes de la Galaxia (película) para niños
