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Earthsea

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2004–20052004–2005
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.3K
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Danny Glover, Isabella Rossellini, Shawn Ashmore, and Kristin Kreuk in Earthsea (2004)
FantasyDramaAdventure
A reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers,... Read allA reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers, he seeks to master the ancient arts. As he journeys to manhood, he will combat dragons, f... Read allA reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers, he seeks to master the ancient arts. As he journeys to manhood, he will combat dragons, fall in love, cross death's threshold, and ultimately wield the power to reunite a kingdom.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,764
234
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Kristin Kreuk
    • Isabella Rossellini
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Kristin Kreuk
    • Isabella Rossellini
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    • 171User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Ged
    Kristin Kreuk
    Kristin Kreuk
    • Tenar
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Thar
    Sebastian Roché
    Sebastian Roché
    • Tygath
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Vetch
    Jennifer Calvert
    Jennifer Calvert
    • Kossil
    Emily Hampshire
    Emily Hampshire
    • Rosa
    Mark Hildreth
    Mark Hildreth
    • Jasper
    Alan Scarfe
    Alan Scarfe
    • Arch Magus
    Alessandro Juliani
    Alessandro Juliani
    • Skiorch
    Erin Karpluk
    Erin Karpluk
    • Diana
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    • Dunain
    John Tench
    John Tench
    • General Doar
    Mark Acheson
    Mark Acheson
    • Gebbeth
    Heather Laura Gray
    Heather Laura Gray
    • Penelope
    Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping
    • Lady Elfarren
    Betty Phillips
    Betty Phillips
    • Marion
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Yarrow
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    • Trivia
      Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the novels on which the production is based, was critical of the adaptation. Among her complaints was the "whitewashing" of her characters' races (in the novels, few of Le Guin's characters are white). Le Guin also resented a statement published by director Robert Lieberman intoning that she approved of his take on her story.
    • Goofs
      Shortly after Ged and Oigon turn their backs to the goat, the crystal from Oigon's staff falls to the ground. After the cut, the crystal is back.
    • Quotes

      The Dragon: Ask me two questions, wizard, and I will give you the answers.

      Ged: Isn't it usually three?

      The Dragon: Yes, but with that you're back to two.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #34.9 (2005)

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    a bitter disappointment
    I have been a loyal fan of Ursula K LaGuinn's Earthsea series for years, and when Sci Fi announced they were making a miniseries, needless to say I was excited. And then the movie began... what a bitter disappointment! I had hoped, with the beautiful and excellent work done on Lord of the Rings, that movie makers and script writers were at last going to be true to an author's vision. What a terrible blow then, when Sci Fi aired Part I of Legend of Earthsea. I did not even bother to watch the second half, for I truly couldn't stomach anymore. I guess the writers and producers didn't even bother to read the books... in fact, I think they borrowed a name here, a place there, threw Ursula K LaGuinn's name on it so they couldn't be sued for plagiarism, and said here you go, an epic retelling of a masterpiece! Maybe they should have stuck with science fiction, 'cause they sure do suck at fantasy! If any of you watched this, "movie" and liked it, I urge you to read the true Earthsea Cycle and then decide. As for me, my faith in the skill and talent of the writers hired by Sci Fi has been badly shaken, and may never recover!
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      • December 13, 2004 (United States)
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      • English
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      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • The Sci-Fi Channel
      • Bender Brown Productions
      • Hallmark Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
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