×

Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy

2014 2 hr 2 min 15 action adventure comedy
8/10
CMDB Score
/10
User Score
Be the first to rate
0
Fan Reactions
Join the conversation ↓

How do you feel about Guardians of the Galaxy?

Guardians of the Galaxy poster
Overview

Guardians of the Galaxy Storyline

Guardians of the Galaxy follows outlaw Peter Quill after he steals a mysterious orb and becomes the target of powerful enemies across the galaxy. Forced into an uneasy alliance with Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot, he forms a team of unlikely heroes. Based on Marvel Comics, the film proved the MCU could make even its strangest cosmic stories mainstream. Guardians of the Galaxy is a Marvel Comics screen adaptation from 2014, sitting in the wider Comic Movie DB archive as one of the movie entries that helps connect page-to-screen storytelling beyond the obvious cape-and-cowl crowd. The page is especially useful for readers tracking the people involved, with Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Djimon Hounsou, Glenn Close, James Gunn, Karen Gillan, Laura Haddock, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Stan Lee, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana among the main names connected to the project. Its action|adventure|comedy|fantasy angle gives the page a clear hook for fans comparing it against other comic-inspired releases, cult favourites and franchise instalments. We have rated this 8 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.

Runtime 2 hr 2 min
Genres action adventure comedy fantasy
Rated 15
Universe Marvel
Updated 12 May 2026

Where to Watch

Follow CMDB for the latest Guardians of the Galaxy news

Watch

Trailer & Media

Expert Review

Guardians of the Galaxy Review 8/10

8

We have rated this 8 out of 10. Guardians of the Galaxy should not have worked on paper and somehow became one of Marvel’s best films. James Gunn makes the team feel instantly lovable, Chris Pratt sells Star-Lord’s charm, and Rocket and Groot became global icons almost overnight. The soundtrack is brilliant and the emotional beats land harder than expected. It turned Marvel’s weirdest gamble into one of its smartest wins.

Did You Know?

  • Released in 2014.
  • Chris Pratt plays Star-Lord.
  • James Gunn directed the film.
  • Rocket and Groot became breakout stars.
  • Zoe Saldaña plays Gamora.
  • Dave Bautista plays Drax.
  • The Awesome Mix soundtrack became iconic.
  • It introduced the Power Stone.
  • It expanded the cosmic MCU hugely.
  • It was considered a major Marvel risk.
Fans

Community Reactions

Be the first to share your thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy.

Fan Art & Cosplay

Cosplay Corner

Submit Yours

Be the first to submit cosplay for Guardians of the Galaxy!

Show the CMDB community your best look. Fan photos, convention shots and cosplay all welcome.

Submit Your Photo
Shop

Collectibles & Merch

Funko Pop
Browse
Statues
Browse
Comics
Browse
Art Prints
Browse
× Gallery image

Comic News

Comic Movie News & TV Series For Fans, By Fans.
Get your fix on all comic movie trends, updates, but no movie leaks, we aim to post the right news without major spoilers.