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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

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Guardians of the Galaxy
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Sci-Fi

Director
James Gunn
Release Date
August 1, 2014
Studio
Disney
Cast
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Vin Diesel
Runtime
121 minutes
Main Genre
Adventure

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Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o Nearly Starred in Guardians of the Galaxy

Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o auditioned for 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy before ending up in the Ryan Coogler film.

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James Gunn Reveals Which GOTG Cast Member He Wanted From the Start

Filmmaker James Gunn shares which cast member of Guardians of the Galaxy was the actor he wanted from the get-go.

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10 Times Marvel Changed The Comics To Match The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is quite powerful, and its popularity extends beyond screens, affecting and altering the Marvel comics it's based on.

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Rocket and Groot's Origin Still Has a Place in the MCU

James Gunn has confirmed that there was nearly a story about Rocket and Groot's first meeting. But there's still a way to tell it in the MCU.

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GOTG's James Gunn Planned a Short Film Exploring How Rocket and Groot Met

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn shares his plans for a short film about how Rocket met Groot while discussing Tibius Lark's backstory.

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Star-Lord's Iconic Blasters Share a Similarity With a Forgotten '80s Cartoon

Star-Lord's Quad-Blasters have become a crucial part of his character. But they share a similarity to a little-known '80s cartoon series.

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10 Things James Gunn Gets Right About Superhero Movies Other Directors Miss

Through well-balanced humor and accurate portrayals, James Gunn sets himself apart as the best director in the superhero film genre.

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10 Best Fights In The Guardians Of The Galaxy Trilogy

The Guardians of the Galaxy have gotten into plenty of fights, and they always come out on top in the end.

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James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Will Include a GOTG Star

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn confirms that one film cast member will be featured in his Superman: Legacy movie for DC Studios.

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10 Most Likable Characters In The Guardians Of The Galaxy Movies

The Guardians of the Galaxy movies feature some of the MCU's most lovable, memorable characters, including Star-Lord/Peter Quill, Mantis, and Groot.

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10 Smartest Guardians Of The Galaxy, Ranked

The Guardians of the Galaxy are a space-defending group, and among them are some very clever characters, such as Mantis, Rocket Raccoon, and Yondu.

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10 Funniest Star-Lord Quotes In The MCU

No matter what, Star-Lord will always have something hilarious to say so he can ease the tension or amuse himself with his verbal antics.

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Every MCU Movie The Guardians Of The Galaxy Are In

Star-Lord, Rocket, and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy have appeared in several MCU movies since their debut in Phase 2.

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Zachary Levi Would've Made a Great Star-Lord - And Shazam! Proves It

Zachary Levi's Shazam was seen as too goofy, but the performance would've made the actor perfect for another hero he auditioned for: Star-Lord.

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10 Best Reddit Theories About Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

From Gamora's second death to a de-evolved Rocket, Reddit offers some of the best Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fan theories.

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Bradley Cooper's Rocket Raccoon Was Inspired By a Classic Movie Gangster

Rocket Raccoon has become a key member of the MCU and Guardians of the Galaxy. But his character came from an unlikely and iconic movie mobster.

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A Forgotten Familial Detail About The Collector Continues an MCU Trope

Guardians of the Galaxy is known for its multiple hidden Easter eggs, but one particular cameo turns The Collector into another terrible MCU father.

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One of the MCU's Best Hunters Had a Totally Disrespectful Demise

Korath the Pursuer was one of the MCU's deadliest hunters and warriors. But his death was far from respectful to his character in hindsight.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Didn't Do Its Strongest Hero Justice

The Guardians of the Galaxy feature a host of powerful members. But one character was severely depowered compared to their comic counterpart.

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GOTG: How Marilyn Monroe and Clint Eastwood Inspired Karen Gillan's Nebula

Guardians of the Galaxy's Karen Gillan reveals how Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe and Clint Eastwood influenced her portrayal of Nebula.

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