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Warcraft: The Beginning

Original title: Warcraft
  • 20162016
  • 12A12A
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
258K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,742
236
Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Travis Fimmel, Toby Kebbell, Paula Patton, Robert Kazinsky, and Ben Schnetzer in Warcraft (2016)
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.
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As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
258K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,742
236
  • Director
    • Duncan Jones
  • Writers
    • Charles Leavitt
    • Duncan Jones
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Paula Patton
    • Ben Foster
Top credits
  • Director
    • Duncan Jones
  • Writers
    • Charles Leavitt
    • Duncan Jones
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Paula Patton
    • Ben Foster
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 371Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos14

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:41
    Trailer #2
    New Trailer
    Trailer 1:05
    New Trailer
    TV Spot
    Trailer 0:31
    TV Spot
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:14
    Trailer #1
    Protect
    Clip 0:34
    Protect
    Protect
    Clip 0:41
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    A Look Inside
    Featurette 2:23
    A Look Inside
    The Alliance vs. The Horde: 'Warcraft' Stars Choose Teams
    Interview 2:06
    The Alliance vs. The Horde: 'Warcraft' Stars Choose Teams
    'Warcraft' Director Duncan Jones on Transforming a Video Game Into a Movie
    Interview 2:23
    'Warcraft' Director Duncan Jones on Transforming a Video Game Into a Movie
    "Director's Vision"
    Video 2:07
    "Director's Vision"
    Lothar Character Video
    Video 0:19
    Lothar Character Video
    Khadgar Character Video
    Video 0:19
    Khadgar Character Video

    Photos357

    Robert Kazinsky in Warcraft (2016)
    Warcraft (2016)
    Dominic Cooper in Warcraft (2016)
    Toby Kebbell in Warcraft (2016)
    Travis Fimmel in Warcraft (2016)
    Travis Fimmel in Warcraft (2016)
    One Take Charlie in Warcraft (2016)
    Paula Patton in Warcraft (2016)
    Travis Fimmel and Toby Kebbell in Warcraft (2016)
    Jamie Lee Curtis and Ruby Guest at an event for Warcraft (2016)
    Robert Kazinsky at an event for Warcraft (2016)
    Robert Kazinsky at an event for Warcraft (2016)

    Top cast

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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Anduin Lotharas Anduin Lothar
    Paula Patton
    Paula Patton
    • Garonaas Garona
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Medivhas Medivh
    Dominic Cooper
    Dominic Cooper
    • Llane Wrynnas Llane Wrynn
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Durotanas Durotan…
    Ben Schnetzer
    Ben Schnetzer
    • Khadgaras Khadgar
    Robert Kazinsky
    Robert Kazinsky
    • Orgrimas Orgrim
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Blackhandas Blackhand
    Daniel Wu
    Daniel Wu
    • Gul'danas Gul'dan
    Ruth Negga
    Ruth Negga
    • Lady Tariaas Lady Taria
    Anna Galvin
    Anna Galvin
    • Drakaas Draka
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Moroesas Moroes
    Burkely Duffield
    Burkely Duffield
    • Callanas Callan
    Ryan Robbins
    Ryan Robbins
    • Karosas Karos
    Dean Redman
    Dean Redman
    • Varisas Varis…
    Glenn Ennis
    Glenn Ennis
    • Compound Guardas Compound Guard
    Terry Notary
    Terry Notary
    • Peonas Peon
    Elena Wurlitzer
    • Draenei Motheras Draenei Mother
    • Director
      • Duncan Jones
    • Writers
      • Charles Leavitt
      • Duncan Jones
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    When the world of the Orcs of Draenor is being destroyed by the evil fel magic that uses life-force, the powerful warlock Gul'dan creates a portal to the world of Azeroth and forms the Horde with members of the Orc clans. He also captures many prisoners to keep the portal open. The king of Azeroth, Llane Wrynn and his brother-in-law, Anduin Lothar are informed by the apprentice of magician Khadgar that he has found fel magic in dead bodies and the king decides to summon the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, to protect his kingdom. Lothar and Khadgar head to Kharazhan to meet Medivh and an ominous shadow points a book out to Khadgar, who takes it and hides. Anduin, Khadgar and Medivh and a group of soldiers are attacked by Orcs and they capture the slave Garona, who is released by King Llane, and she shows them the location of the portal. Garona is contacted by the Orc chief of a clan Durotan that wants to meet King Llane to stop the fel magic. Meanwhile Khadgar learns that the gate was opened with the help of someone in Azeroth. Shall King Llane trust Garona and Durotan, who might be the traitor? —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    based on video gameorcfictional languagesword and sorcerymagician353 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Two worlds. One home.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • 12A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Uwe Boll contacted Blizzard about directing the film, but Blizzard refused. As quoted by MTV news Uwe Boll stated: "I got in contact with Paul Sams of Blizzard, and he said, 'We will not sell the movie rights, not to you... especially not to you. Because it's such a big online game success, maybe a bad movie would destroy that ongoing income, what the company has with it."
    • Goofs
      Shortly before facing off with Blackhand, two spotlights can be seen in Anduins eyes while he is shown in close-up.
    • Quotes

      [from trailer]

      Anduin Lothar: I've spent more time protecting my king, than my own son. Does that make me loyal, or a fool?

    • Crazy credits
      The Blizzard Entertainment logo is made of ice, and features items/characters encased within: the runeblade Frostmourne from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002), Sarah Kerrigan from StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010), Arthas Menethil from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) and Tracer from Overwatch (2016).
    • Alternate versions
      According to director Duncan Jones, his directors cut runs 40 minutes longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Star Wars Show: Duncan Jones, Best of Star Wars Day and Celebration News (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Stormwind
      Written by Jason Hayes

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good but not great It's a movie for the fans
    I came to the movie as a Warcraft player (I played Warcraft III and World of Warcraft). I know some of the lore and this made me understand what's going on. But from my objective side as a moviegoers I find this movie will be hard to grasp by mainstream audience because the lack of character building and fast pace of the story with lack of background.

    Pros: - The long awaited movie of the much beloved Warcraft finally came out - Battle scenes are pretty epic and hard - Feels like a superhero movie with medieval settings - CGI quality is great

    Cons: - Needs more screen time for storytelling - Lack of character building and depth - People without Warcraft lore will find the story is too fast and lack of backstory
    helpful•48
    42
    • bintangnegoro
    • May 25, 2016

    FAQ4

    • Will there ever be a sequel?
    • Is this live action or CG?
    • Why are Illidan Stormrage and Prince Arthas not in it?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Fan site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Warcraft
    • Filming locations
      • Canadian Motion Picture Park Studios - 8085 Glenwood Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
      • Atlas Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,365,290
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,166,110
      • Jun 12, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $439,048,914
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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