Thor is a 2011 American
superhero film based on the
Marvel Comics character
of the same name, produced by
Marvel Studios and distributed by
Paramount Pictures. It is
the fourth film in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was directed by
Kenneth Branagh, written by
Ashley Edward Miller &
Zack Stentz and
Don Payne, and stars
Chris Hemsworth,
Natalie Portman,
Tom Hiddleston,
Stellan Skarsgård,
Colm Feore,
Ray Stevenson,
Idris Elba,
Kat Dennings,
Rene Russo and
Anthony Hopkins. The film tells the story of Thor, the crown prince of
Asgard, who is exiled from his homeland to Earth. While there, he forms a relationship with
Jane Foster, a scientist. However, Thor must stop his adopted brother
Loki, who intends to become the new king of Asgard.