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Doctor Strange

2016·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
79
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Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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The impossibilities are endless.

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.
Psychedelic Visual SpectacleMystical Origin StoryMind-Bending Reality WarpingArrogant Genius to Humble HeroHigh-Energy Magic CombatSurreal Dream LogicMarvel Cinematic Universe EntrySpiritual AwakeningBenedict Cumberbatch CharismaTrippy CGI Effects

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Questions about Doctor Strange

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor Strange legally?

Doctor Strange is included with a subscription to Disney+ and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doctor Strange worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor Strange rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Doctor Strange?

1 h 55 min

Doctor Strange runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Doctor Strange based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Doctor Strange?

Critics81
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Doctor Strange much the same way.

Was Doctor Strange a box office hit?

Budget$180 million
Box office$676 million

Yes. It cost about $180 million to make and earned $676 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Doctor Strange in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor Strange?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doctor Strange in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Doctor Strange use?

The Big Damn KissPhysical Therapy PlotCreate Your Own VillainFace–Heel TurnWolverine PublicityAn AesopEnlightenment SuperpowersProtagonist TitleAnother DimensionDoppelgänger SpinCape SnagHandicapped Badassand 349 more

TV Tropes lists 361 storytelling tropes for Doctor Strange, including The Big Damn Kiss, Physical Therapy Plot, Create Your Own Villain.