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Doctor Strange

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
717K
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
A neurosurgeon with a destroyed career sets out to repair his hands only to find himself protecting the world from inter-dimensional threats.
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While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
717K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
74
14
  • Director
    • Scott Derrickson
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Scott Derrickson
    • C. Robert Cargill
  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Rachel McAdams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Derrickson
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Scott Derrickson
    • C. Robert Cargill
  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Rachel McAdams
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    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 499Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 20 wins & 68 nominations total

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    The Rise of Chiwetel Ejiofor
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    The Rise of Chiwetel Ejiofor
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    Everything We Know About 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
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    Universes Within
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    Doctor Strange Featurette

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    Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
    Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
    Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
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    Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
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    Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016)
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    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Dr. Stephen Strange
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Mordo
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
    • Dr. Christine Palmer
    Benedict Wong
    Benedict Wong
    • Wong
    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Kaecilius
    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • The Ancient One
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Dr. Nicodemus West
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Jonathan Pangborn
    Scott Adkins
    Scott Adkins
    • Lucian…
    Zara Phythian
    • Brunette Zealot
    Alaa Safi
    Alaa Safi
    • Tall Zealot
    Katrina Durden
    Katrina Durden
    • Blonde Zealot
    Topo Wresniwiro
    Topo Wresniwiro
    • Hamir
    Umit Ulgen
    Umit Ulgen
    • Sol Rama
    Linda Louise Duan
    Linda Louise Duan
    • Tina Minoru
    • (as Linda Duan)
    Mark Anthony Brighton
    Mark Anthony Brighton
    • Daniel Drumm
    Meera Syal
    Meera Syal
    • Dr. Patel
    Amy Landecker
    Amy Landecker
    • Dr. Bruner
    • Director
      • Scott Derrickson
    • Writers
      • Jon Spaihts
      • Scott Derrickson
      • C. Robert Cargill
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rachel McAdams' startled reaction in the broom closet was genuine, since the mop handle fell completely by accident, and scared McAdams almost out of her skin. Scott Derrickson decided to keep the reaction in the film, since she never broke character.
    • Goofs
      (at around 4 mins) After going through his clean up routine, Strange attaches his own mask, breaking aseptic protocols. In fact, a surgeon would put on his/her mask, then scrub, then have the OR team gown and glove him/her. Another error is that he inserted his hands all the way through his gown to don gloves. Hands must never leave the sleeves and gloves must be put on with the sleeves still covering. In addition, while he is removing the bullet from the patient's brain, he and Dr. Christine Palmer are shown intermittently with scrub masks and without.
    • Quotes

      Kaecilius: How long have you been at Kamar-Taj, Mister...

      Dr. Stephen Strange: Doctor!

      Kaecilius: Mr. Doctor?

      Dr. Stephen Strange: It's Strange.

      Kaecilius: Maybe. Who am I to judge?

    • Crazy credits
      There is a message at the end of the credits warning viewers to not be distracted when driving. This is a reference to Dr Strange's catastrophic car accident, but it is also a running gag in the film about essential warnings appearing after (not before) instructions.
    • Connections
      Edited into Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Feels So Good
      Written by Chuck Mangione

      Performed by Chuck Mangione

      Courtesy of A&M Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A good entry into the MCU
    This one holds up surprisingly well on a rewatch. I was bummed to find some of the effects already looking dated in Civil War, but almost all of the visual effects-heavy shots in Doctor Strange hold up (probably thanks to how fantastical and decidedly not grounded in reality many of those shots are).

    There are some very cool visuals and set pieces, the cast is very good, and it's paced well, clocking in well under two hours if you factor out the almost 10 minutes of credits.

    Despite mostly working, I'd say as a screenplay it doesn't quite feel 100% satisfying, and great actors like Mikkelsen and Swinton are good but kind of under-utilised (Chiwetel Ejiofor is good but maybe goes a little too hard? He kinda sounds like a voice actor from the Elder Scrolls, the way he speaks in some scenes 😅)
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    FAQ1

    • in what order does this movie fit historically into the marvel universe? after which movie? before which movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Marvel (United States)
      • Movie Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Strange
    • Filming locations
      • Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Production companies
      • Marvel Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $165,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $232,641,920
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,058,311
      • Nov 6, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $677,796,076
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • IMAX 6-Track

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