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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
207
77
  • Director
    • David Yates
  • Writer
    • J.K. Rowling
  • Stars
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Alison Sudol
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  • 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

    Videos29

    Final Trailer
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    Final Trailer
    Extended Olympics Trailer
    Trailer 1:00
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    Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:20
    Trailer #2
    Announcement Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
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    Strudel
    Clip 1:15
    Strudel
    Setting Dangerous Creatures Loose
    Clip 1:08
    Setting Dangerous Creatures Loose
    Just A Smidge
    Clip 1:11
    Just A Smidge
    Welcome To New York
    Clip 0:50
    Welcome To New York
    Case Full Of Monsters
    Clip 1:10
    Case Full Of Monsters
    "A New Hero"
    Featurette 2:23
    "A New Hero"
    IMDb Quizzes the 'Fantastic Beasts' Cast
    Interview 2:09
    IMDb Quizzes the 'Fantastic Beasts' Cast

    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)
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    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
    • All cast & crew
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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
    9/10
    Charming Expansion of Harry Potter Universe
    This is my first review on IMDb. I felt compelled to do so after reading Empire's underwhelming 3 Star review (does their opinion count for anything any more?), then going on to watch the movie myself last night.

    It was excellent. Heart-warming and charming with extremely likable lead characters. The story wasn't too heavy - enough to keep things ticking along - though there were plenty of "Easter Eggs" and satisfying references to other known HP people & places (Grindelwald, Le Strange, Hogwarts, Dumbledore etc)

    The Special FX were pretty amazing - most of the Magical Creatures were well realized and convincing. There was plenty of humour throughout, while the music....I am not sure if other have mentioned it....but the movie's soundtrack is just as fantastic as those wonderful beasts!

    Highly recommended.
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    • paul_s_hills
    • Nov 19, 2016

    FAQ1

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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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