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The Great Wall

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
136K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,467
56
Matt Damon in The Great Wall (2016)
Follow the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure.
Play trailer2:22
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In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
136K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,467
56
  • Director
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
    • Doug Miro(screenplay)
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Tian Jing
    • Willem Dafoe
  • Director
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
    • Doug Miro(screenplay)
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Tian Jing
    • Willem Dafoe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 540User reviews
    • 297Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos15

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:22
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:34
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    William With The Bow
    Clip 0:59
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    Fight Off A Tao Tei
    Clip 0:47
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    The Great Wall
    Featurette 1:50
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    Tian
    Interview 2:32
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    Loehr
    Interview 2:33
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    Damon
    Interview 3:59
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    Pascal
    Interview 2:56
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    Dafoe
    Interview 3:07
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    Lau
    Interview 2:15
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    Yimou
    Interview 2:46
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    Photos657

    Matt Damon in The Great Wall (2016)
    Matt Damon, Andy Lau, Tian Jing, and Cheney Chen in The Great Wall (2016)
    Han Lu in The Great Wall (2016)
    Tian Jing in The Great Wall (2016)
    Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal in The Great Wall (2016)
    The Great Wall (2016)
    The Great Wall (2016)
    Tian Jing, Hanyu Zhang, Eddie Peng, and Kenny Lin in The Great Wall (2016)
    Han Lu in The Great Wall (2016)
    Willem Dafoe in The Great Wall (2016)
    Han Lu in The Great Wall (2016)
    Eddie Peng, Xuan Huang, and Kenny Lin in The Great Wall (2016)

    Top cast

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • William
    Tian Jing
    Tian Jing
    • Commander Lin Mae
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Ballard
    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Strategist Wang
    Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal
    • Tovar
    Hanyu Zhang
    Hanyu Zhang
    • General Shao
    Han Lu
    Han Lu
    • Peng Yong
    Kenny Lin
    Kenny Lin
    • Commander Chen
    Eddie Peng
    Eddie Peng
    • Commander Wu
    Xuan Huang
    Xuan Huang
    • Commander Deng
    Ryan Zheng
    Ryan Zheng
    • Shen
    • (as Zheng Kai)
    Karry Wang
    Karry Wang
    • Emperor
    • (as Junkai Wang)
    Cheney Chen
    Cheney Chen
    • Imperial Officer
    Pilou Asbæk
    Pilou Asbæk
    • Bouchard
    Numan Acar
    Numan Acar
    • Najid
    Johnny Cicco
    Johnny Cicco
    • Rizzetti
    Vicky Yu
    Vicky Yu
    • Lieutenant Xiao Yu
    • (as Xintian Yu)
    Bing Liu
    Bing Liu
    • Lin Mae's 2nd Lieutenant Li Qing
    • Director
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
      • Doug Miro(screenplay)
      • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was the most expensive Chinese film ever, with a budget of $135 million and, due to the huge amount of crew involved, had over 100 translators.
    • Goofs
      Only one magnetic stone, which can pacify the Tao Tei, appeared in the movie. The stone was brought in by William the European mercenary. In reality, Chinese civilization first made compasses from magnetic stones in Han dynasty (< AD100). By the time point of the movie (somewhen between AD960 and AD1127), the compass had been widely used in navigation. It shouldn't be hard to find more magnetic stones inside China.
    • Quotes

      William: I fought for Harold against the Danes. I saved a Duke's life. I fought for him until he died. Fought for Spain against the Franks. Fought for the Franks against the Boulogne. I fought for the Pope. Many flags.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo appears quicker than usual, and after appearing the Earth zooms into China, going all the way to a section of the Great Wall and through a crack in the section.

      During the zoom the Legendary Pictures logo appears (in reverse).
    • Alternate versions
      This film will be released in the Mandarin language separately in English-speaking countries --- that is, at least Australia. Both English and Mandarin versions have been classified.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Express: Episode #14.32 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      At the Border
      Vocal by Zhao Mu-Yang
      Lyrics by Wang Changling
      Melody by Leehom Wang

    User reviews540

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    A Very Entertaining Film
    As a constant film goer I was really impressed with this film. It was entertaining. The story worked well. The acting was great. And the effects were really impressive. I watched it on a big screen in Bangkok and enjoyed the experience. The sound was equally impressive.

    I just can't understand why the really negative reviews abound. Some are cursing it for having foreign actors. Others about the political situation etc. And the poor director is even getting a caning.

    The story is about a legend. And it was wonderful to just sit back and let someone tell a story. I nearly didn't go because of all the bad reviews but I am glad I went and made up my own mind.

    Go and see it.
    helpful•479
    229
    • captainpat
    • Dec 29, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Australia
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tử Chiến Tường Thành
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Legendary East
      • Atlas Entertainment
      • China Film Co., Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,540,830
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,469,620
      • Feb 19, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $334,933,831
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Auro 11.1
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Sonics-DDP
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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