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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
467K
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POPULARITY
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Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Eddie Redmayne, and Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.
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The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
467K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
313
106
  • Director
    • David Yates
  • Writer
    • J.K. Rowling
  • Stars
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Alison Sudol
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Yates
  • Writer
    • J.K. Rowling
  • Stars
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Alison Sudol
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 933User reviews
    • 458Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 54 nominations total

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    Announcement Trailer
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    Strudel
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    Setting Dangerous Creatures Loose
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    Just A Smidge
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    Welcome To New York
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    Case Full Of Monsters
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    Case Full Of Monsters
    "A New Hero"
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    IMDb Quizzes the 'Fantastic Beasts' Cast
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    Photos549

    Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Alison Sudol and Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Carmen Ejogo, Rich Hardesty, Andreea Paduraru, Akin Gazi, Walles Hamonde, and Dominique Tipper in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
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    Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Ron Perlman in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Colin Farrell and Ezra Miller in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Carmen Ejogo and Colin Farrell in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

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    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • Newtas Newt
    Katherine Waterston
    Katherine Waterston
    • Tinaas Tina
    Alison Sudol
    Alison Sudol
    • Queenieas Queenie
    Dan Fogler
    Dan Fogler
    • Jacob Kowalskias Jacob Kowalski
    Sam Redford
    Sam Redford
    • Customs Officialas Customs Official
    Scott Goldman
    Scott Goldman
    • Customs Officialas Customs Official
    • (voice)
    Tim Bentinck
    Tim Bentinck
    • Witnessas Witness
    • (as Timothy Bentinck)
    Tristan Tait
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Gravesas Graves
    Tom Clarke Hill
    Tom Clarke Hill
    • Photographer 2as Photographer 2
    • (as Tom Clarke-Hill)
    Matthew Sim
    Matthew Sim
    • Photographer 1as Photographer 1
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Mary Louas Mary Lou
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Credence Bareboneas Credence Barebone
    Faith Wood-Blagrove
    Faith Wood-Blagrove
    • Modesty Bareboneas Modesty Barebone
    Jenn Murray
    Jenn Murray
    • Chastity Bareboneas Chastity Barebone
    Cory Peterson
    Cory Peterson
    • Bank Employeeas Bank Employee
    Lucie Pohl
    Lucie Pohl
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Peter Breitmayer
    Peter Breitmayer
    • Mr. Bingleyas Mr. Bingley
    • Director
      • David Yates
    • Writer
      • J.K. Rowling
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The name "Newt Scamander" appears on the Marauder's Map in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
    • Goofs
      When Senator Shaw is speaking at the dinner party, the US flag to his right has offset stars like the present 50-star flag has. In 1924 the flag was a 48-star flag where the stars were in even rows.
    • Quotes

      Jacob Kowalski: Uh, Mr. Scamander?

      Newt Scamander: Oh, call me Newt.

      Jacob Kowalski: Newt. I don't think I'm dreaming.

      Newt Scamander: [mildly amused] What gave it away?

      Jacob Kowalski: I ain't got the brains to make this up.

    • Crazy credits
      An occamy slithers into the film title to form the S in "Beasts".
    • Alternate versions
      International versions of the movie have an elaborate localization of the visuals. Examples are newspaper headlines at the beginning, the inscription on Newt's suitcase locks and some other in-film visuals.
    • Connections
      Featured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      You're The Cream In My Coffee
      Written by Buddy G. DeSylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson

      Performed by Ruth Etting

      Licensed courtesy of Wyastone Estate Limited, Trading as Retrospective

    User reviews933

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Charming and endearing!
    I admit walking into the theater, I was very excited but also a little apprehensive. I should not have worried at all though, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was incredibly enjoyable! Rowling's magical world is as alluring and fun as ever! For me, the best thing about this movie is exactly that. Exploring this world.

    In the Harry Potter saga, with the exception of Deathly Hallows, most of the action was confined in Hogwarts. When we were taken out of the school, the main characters, being underage, were not allowed to do magic. The novelty in this movie is that we get to follow a fully fledged adult wizard in an entirely new environment and observe the dynamics and workings of the magical society.

    Said wizard is Newt Scamander, a magical zoologist that traveled the world in order to find and document rare creatures, which he carries in his magical suitcase. When this suitcase gets mixed up with one that belongs to muggle Jacob, some of Newt's creatures escape and cause problems in New York.

    Eddie Redmayne shines in this movie. He plays a very clearly British, endearing and slightly awkward Newt, but the character's kindness is obvious by the loving and friendly way that he treats his magical creatures. Dan Fogler does a great job as Jacob Kowalski, the muggle who is suddenly thrown into a world of wonder that existed beside him all along. He is the one the audience can best relate to, since he mirrors our sense of marvel. Katherine Waterstone and Alison Sudol also do a good job as the two vastly different magical sisters, who aid Newt in his adventure. If I had a small gripe, it would be that the excellent Colin Farell was in my opinion under used.

    All in all, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a solid and visually stunning movie that manages to achieve three things.

    First, although it takes place in the Harry Potter universe, it stands apart and has its very own story, which can be enjoyed separately from that of the famous young wizard. Second, it drops quite a few hints and names, which not only tie in nicely with the stories that we know, but also serve to set up the next installments, which are rumored to document Dumbledore's past and connection with Grindelwald. Finally, the movie features a bustling 1926 New York, which coupled with the intriguing character dynamics, offers a brand new insight into Rowling magical world and leaves us poor muggles asking for more.

    After following Harry's adventures, many of us were left wanting to see much more of the story and luckily for us, it seems Rowling has that much more to offer. Personally, I can't wait for the next movie, great job!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Central Khmer
    • Also known as
      • Sinh Vật Huyền Bí và Nơi Tìm Ra Chúng
    • Filming locations
      • St George's Hall, St George's Place, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Heyday Films
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $234,037,575
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $74,403,387
      • Nov 20, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $814,044,001
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Auro 11.1
      • Sonics-DDP
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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