Doctor Strange (2016)

While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

Director:

Scott Derrickson

Writers:

Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson

Stars:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 19 wins & 67 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Dr. Stephen Strange
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Mordo
Rachel McAdams	...	Dr. Christine Palmer
Benedict Wong	...	Wong
Mads Mikkelsen	...	Kaecilius
Tilda Swinton	...	The Ancient One
Michael Stuhlbarg	...	Dr. Nicodemus West
Benjamin Bratt	...	Jonathan Pangborn
Scott Adkins	...	Lucian / Strong Zealot
Zara Phythian	...	Brunette Zealot
Alaa Safi	...	Tall Zealot
Katrina Durden	...	Blonde Zealot
Topo Wresniwiro	...	Hamir
Umit Ulgen	...	Sol Rama
Linda Louise Duan	...	Tina Minoru (as Linda Duan)

Storyline

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Plot Keywords:

magic | wizard | time loop | neurosurgeon | doctor | 

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Taglines:

Expand your mind

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action throughout, and an intense crash sequence

Did You Know?

Trivia

(at around 16 mins) The scene where Stephen trains his broken hands by writing his name over and over comes from J. Michael Straczynski's "Dr Strange" comic.

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Goofs

The Eye of Agamotto was first seen as one of Odin's relics in Thor, yet it turns up in the Kamar Taj in this movie without any explanation. However, the same thing was previously said about the Infinity Gauntlet being seen in Odin's vault but then showing up in Thanos' possession without explanation. In Thor: Ragnarok, Hela goes down into the vault and states that Odin's Infinity Gauntlet is fake (thus revealing that Thanos always had the real one), and then says that most of the other relics are also fake. This could suggest that the Eye of Agamotto that was previously seen in the vault is one of the fakes that Hela was referring to, which means that the real one could have been with the Ancient One the whole time.

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Quotes

[first lines]
The Ancient One: Master Kaecilius. That ritual will bring you only sorrow.

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Crazy Credits

There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Doctor Strange will return".

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Kate McKinnon/Benjamin Bratt/The Hold Steady/Abe Cunningham (2016)

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Soundtracks

Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
Written by Beyoncé, Kuk Harrell (as Thaddis Harrell), Christopher Stewart, and The-Dream (as Terius Nash)
Performed by Beyoncé
Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Great

I was not prepared for the visuals this movie offered. Nevertheless, I absorbed it in its full glory. It was easy to enjoy this movie not only because of its visuals but also because of the quirkiness and lovable characters. A must-watch!

Details

Official Sites:

Marvel [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. Strange

Filming Locations:

319 West 4th Street, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$165,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$85,058,311, 6 November 2016

Gross USA:

$232,641,920

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$677,796,076

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1 IMAX 6-Track 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)