# Rise of the Star-Lord (DD-280)

> Guardians of the Galaxy, written and directed by James Gunn, was released in the U.S. on August 1, 2014. Chris Pratt stars as Peter Quill, or Star-Lord, leading a team with Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) and Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel). Its soundtrack of 1960s and 1970s songs, Awesome Mix Vol. 1, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The film earned about $773 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-07-25
- Last updated: 2024-07-25
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/rise-of-the-star-lord/
- Original Reel title: Rise of The Star Lord 🌟
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **Aug. 1, 2014**: Guardians of the Galaxy opens in U.S. theaters

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## Quick facts

- **DD-280-F01**: It opened on August 1, 2014. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (August 1, 2014))_
- **DD-280-F02**: James Gunn wrote and directed. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (James Gunn))_

## Write-up

Guardians of the Galaxy made a hit out of little-known characters. Its 1970s mixtape soundtrack topped the U.S. charts.

1. **August 1, 2014**: It opened on August 1, 2014.
2. **James Gunn**: James Gunn wrote and directed.
3. **Star-Lord**: Chris Pratt plays Star-Lord.
4. **Soundtrack**: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 hit No. 1.
5. **Box office**: It earned about $773 million.

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## Reel vs. record

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## Video: Rise of the Star-Lord: Guardians of the Galaxy Made a Hit Out of Little-Known Characters

- Duration: 18.9 s · Published: 2024-07-25
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C93ndtsJyUY.mp4

### Transcript

Guardians of the Galaxy is a standout in the MCU. Thanks to its humor, heart, and retro soundtrack, directed by James Gunn, it follows a quirky team of misfits, including Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot. Chris Pratt's charismatic performance and the unique team dynamics make it an unexpected hit and a fan favorite, bringing a fresh comedic twist to the MCU. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who directed Guardians of the Galaxy?**  
A: Also co-wrote. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (August 1, 2014) · Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film))_

**Q: Who plays Star-Lord?**  
A: Peter Quill. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (James Gunn) · Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film))_

**Q: Who voices Groot?**  
A: 'I am Groot.' _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Star-Lord) · Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film))_

**Q: What topped the charts?**  
A: Awesome Mix Vol. 1. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Soundtrack) · Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film))_

**Q: When was it released?**  
A: August 1. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film))_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_(film))

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Rise of the Star-Lord." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-280, last updated Jul 25, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/rise-of-the-star-lord/