Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
A thrilling expansion of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, set in 1920s New York where magic, mystery, and extraordinary creatures collide.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Movie Information
- Original Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: David Yates
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 13m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 16, 2016 (Belgium - 14), November 18, 2016 (United States - PG-13), November 18, 2016 (Canada - PG), November 18, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 17, 2016 (Germany - 6), November 16, 2016 (France - TP), November 18, 2016 (India - UA), November 17, 2016 (New Zealand - M), November 17, 2016 (Australia - M), November 17, 2016 (Brazil - 12), November 18, 2016 (Mexico - B), November 17, 2016 (Italy), November 18, 2016 (Spain - 7), November 16, 2016 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 幻の動物とその生息地 (JP), 神奇动物1：神奇动物在哪里 (CN), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3D (US), Fantastične zveri i gde ih naći (RS), 신비한 동물 사전 (KR), Ka'yot ha'pele ve'hey'khan limtzo otan (IL), 怪獸與牠們的產地 (HK), Фантастические звери и места их обитания (RU)
- Production Companies: Heyday Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Plot
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Trailer
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Yates
Main Cast
- Eddie Redmayne
- Katherine Waterston
- Dan Fogler
- Alison Sudol
- Colin Farrell
- Jon Voight
- Ron Perlman
- Johnny Depp
- Zoë Kravitz
- Ezra Miller
Writers
- J.K. Rowling
Producers
- J.K. Rowling
- David Heyman
- Steve Kloves
- Lionel Wigram
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - FAQs
Where can you stream Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Fantastic Beasts connected to the Harry Potter series?
Yes. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is set in J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, serving as a prequel spin-off to the Harry Potter series. It takes place roughly 70 years before Harry Potter's story, exploring the same magical universe through entirely new characters.
Who are the main actors in Fantastic Beasts?
The film stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, and Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein. Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Jon Voight, and Ron Perlman round out the principal cast.
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about?
Set in 1926 New York, the film follows British wizard Newt Scamander, whose magically expanded briefcase unleashes a collection of extraordinary creatures across the city. As he races to recapture them, he becomes entangled with American wizarding authorities and a growing dark force threatening both magical and non-magical communities.
Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them based on a true story?
No, it is not based on a true story. The film is adapted from J.K. Rowling's 2001 companion book of the same name, originally written as a fictional Hogwarts textbook. Rowling also wrote the screenplay, expanding the source material into a full narrative set in 1920s New York.
What is the age rating for Fantastic Beasts?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. It carries a 12A rating in the United Kingdom, a PG rating in Canada, and various equivalent ratings in other countries.
How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes). It is the first installment in the Fantastic Beasts film series and the longest entry in the franchise at the time of its release.
Did Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them win any awards?
Yes. The film won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design at the 89th Oscars, awarded to designer Colleen Atwood. It also received nominations across various awards bodies for its production design, visual effects, and original score composed by James Newton Howard.
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