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The Golden Compass

  • 20072007
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
186K
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Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Dakota Blue Richards in The Golden Compass (2007)
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In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
186K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,076
8
  • Director
    • Chris Weitz
  • Writers
    • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
    • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
  • Stars
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Daniel Craig
    • Dakota Blue Richards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Weitz
  • Writers
    • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
    • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
  • Stars
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Daniel Craig
    • Dakota Blue Richards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 726User reviews
    • 243Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Nicole Kidman in The Golden Compass (2007)

    Top cast

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    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Mrs. Coulteras Mrs. Coulter
    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Lord Asrielas Lord Asriel
    Dakota Blue Richards
    Dakota Blue Richards
    • Lyraas Lyra
    Ben Walker
    Ben Walker
    • Rogeras Roger
    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Pantalaimonas Pantalaimon
    • (voice)
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Iorek Byrnisonas Iorek Byrnison
    • (voice)
    Eva Green
    Eva Green
    • Serafina Pekkalaas Serafina Pekkala
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • John Faaas John Faa
    Tom Courtenay
    Tom Courtenay
    • Farder Coramas Farder Coram
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Ragnar Sturlussonas Ragnar Sturlusson
    • (voice)
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Lee Scoresbyas Lee Scoresby
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • First High Counciloras First High Councilor
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Stelmariaas Stelmaria
    • (voice)
    Edward de Souza
    Edward de Souza
    • Second High Counciloras Second High Councilor
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Hesteras Hester
    • (voice)
    Simon McBurney
    Simon McBurney
    • Fra Pavelas Fra Pavel
    Jack Shepherd
    Jack Shepherd
    • Masteras Master
    Magda Szubanski
    Magda Szubanski
    • Mrs. Lonsdaleas Mrs. Lonsdale
    • Director
      • Chris Weitz
    • Writers
      • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
      • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    It was no ordinary life for a young girl: living among scholars in the hallowed halls of Jordan College and tearing unsupervised through Oxford's motley streets on mad quests for adventure. But Lyra's greatest adventure would begin closer to home, the day she heard hushed talk of an extraordinary particle. Microscopic in size, the magical dust--discovered in the vast Arctic expanse of the North--was rumored to possess profound properties that could unite whole universes. But there were those who feared the particle and would stop at nothing to destroy it. Catapulted into the heart of a terrible struggle, Lyra was forced to seek aid from clans, 'gyptians, and formidable armored bears. And as she journeyed into unbelievable danger, she had not the faintest clue that she alone was destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle... —Krista
    orphanparallel universequestmissing childkidnapping217 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • "It is the Alethiometer. It tells the truth. As for how to read it, you'll have to learn by yourself."
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      George R.R. Martin cited this movie as one of the reasons he wanted Game of Thrones (2011) to be turned into a television series, rather than movies.
    • Goofs
      Pantalaimon is able to transform into a small moth when he wishes. When he and Lyra are confined in the intercision machine, they are separated by a metal grid through which Pantalaimon in moth form could easily crawl: it is not clear what prevents him from trying this.
    • Quotes

      Ragnar Sturlusson: Is that all?

      [hits Iorek]

      Ragnar Sturlusson: Is that all? IS THAT AAAALL?

      [Iorek swings at him and breaks his lower jaw off, then bites him in the throat, killing him]

      Iorek Byrnison: Yes, that is all.

    • Crazy credits
      On the DVD, the FBI anti-piracy warning is displayed with the Magisterium logo and has the Magisterium building behind the warning as a watermark.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Wolfman (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Lyra
      Written and Performed by Kate Bush

      Featuring The Choristers of Magdalen College Choir, Oxford

      Conductor: Bill Ives

      With Thanks to Andrew Halls

      Kate Bush appears courtesy of Noble and Brite Limited / EMI Records Limited

    User reviews726

    Review
    Top review
    An Unfinished Journey
    I am among those who have not read the book and I found it to be initially confusing and boring but the film picks up after Lyra is taken into Mrs. Coultier's lavish house. The pace picks up but it may seem a little too rushed. The ending was sort of continuous, requiring a sequel. I would have liked to see the second movie but unfortunately, there is a rumour that it may not happen which is quite a pity because I thought 'The Golden Compass' was going somewhere. It is not the best movie of its kind but I thought it was not so bad either. The special effects are good. The characters are lively. I loved the daemons. It's got quite a stellar cast but only Nicole Kidman gets enough screen time to be noticed. Gorgeous, glamorous and deceitful, could not picture anyone else for the part of Mrs. Coultier. (I am almost sure that the rest were promised a lengthier role in the sequels). Daniel Craig only has about 15 minutes but he makes the best of it. Sam Elliot is funny. Dakota Blue Richards is a confident young actress and she carries off Lyra well. Overall I enjoyed the world that was created in this movie and the characters. Too bad that it's left incomplete.
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    • Dec 27, 2008

    FAQ7

    • Is 'The Golden Compass' based on a book?
    • Why is the title of the book different in the US than it is in the UK?
    • What's with the talking animals?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2007 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Icelandic
      • Russian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Chiếc La Bàn Vàng
    • Filming locations
      • Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • Scholastic Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,107,728
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,125,000
      • Dec 9, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $372,234,864
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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