Doctor Strange (2016)
Marvel's mind-bending origin story follows a gifted surgeon who discovers the mystic arts and becomes Earth's most powerful sorcerer.
Doctor Strange - Movie Information
- Original Title: Doctor Strange
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Scott Derrickson
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 25, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 4, 2016 (United States - PG-13), November 4, 2016 (Canada - PG), October 27, 2016 (Germany - 12), October 26, 2016 (France - 12), November 4, 2016 (India - UA), October 27, 2016 (New Zealand - M), October 27, 2016 (Australia - M), November 2, 2016 (Brazil - 12), October 28, 2016 (Mexico - B), October 26, 2016 (Italy - T), October 28, 2016 (Spain - 7), October 26, 2016 (South Korea - 12), November 4, 2016 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 奇异博士 (2016) (CN), Doktor Strejnxh (AL), Doktor Strange (TR), Dr. Strange (Doctor Extraño) (ES), Doctor Strange 3D (US), 마블 닥터 스트레인지 (KR), Phù Thu�; Tối Thượng (VN), ישוך סתרנגי (AM)
- Production Companies: Marvel Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Doctor Strange - Plot
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Doctor Strange - Trailer
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Doctor Strange - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Scott Derrickson
Main Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Rachel McAdams
- Benedict Wong
- Mads Mikkelsen
- Tilda Swinton
- Michael Stuhlbarg
- Benjamin Bratt
- Scott Adkins
- Zara Phythian
Writers
- Jon Spaihts
- Scott Derrickson
- C. Robert Cargill
Producers
- Kevin Feige
Doctor Strange - FAQs
Where can you stream Doctor Strange online?
Doctor Strange is available to stream on Disney Plus as part of a subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is there a post-credits scene in Doctor Strange?
Yes, Doctor Strange features two post-credits scenes. The mid-credits scene introduces Thor and teases Thor: Ragnarok, while the end-credits scene shows Mordo visiting Jonathan Pangborn, hinting at his villainous turn in future MCU films.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong as Wong, Mads Mikkelsen as Kaecilius, and Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One.
Is Doctor Strange based on a comic book?
Yes, Doctor Strange is based on the Marvel Comics character created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, who first appeared in Strange Tales #110 in 1963. The film adapts key origin story elements while incorporating modern MCU storytelling.
What is the age rating for Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may contain material unsuitable for children under 13. It received a 12A rating in the United Kingdom, a PG rating in Canada, and various equivalent ratings in other countries.
How long is Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes). This does not include the two post-credits scenes, so viewers are encouraged to remain seated through the full credits for additional MCU story content.
Did Doctor Strange win any awards?
Doctor Strange received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, recognizing its groundbreaking reality-bending sequences. It also earned nominations at the Saturn Awards and the Visual Effects Society Awards, and won several fan-voted accolades globally.
How was Doctor Strange received by critics?
Doctor Strange earned strong critical praise, holding an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics celebrated Benedict Cumberbatch's performance, the inventive visual effects, and the film's fresh mystical tone within the MCU, though some noted a familiar origin story structure.
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