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The Great Wall

2016Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic425.7Rotten Tomatoes36%42%

A spectacular, thrilling action movie about war and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for romance, tears or big ideas.

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Story

1700 years to build. 5500 miles long. What were they trying to keep out?

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Feels like

  • Epic Monster Warfare
  • Historical Fantasy Adventure
  • Spectacle-Driven Action
  • East-West Cultural Clash
  • Visually Grandiose
  • Monster Horde Survival
  • Generic Hero Journey
  • Heavy VFX Reliance
  • Tactical Siege Defense

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Edward Zwick, Tony Gilroy, Max Brooks
Produced by
Jon Jashni, Charles Roven, Thomas Tull
Music by
Ramin Djawadi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 16, 2016 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
December 16, 2016
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, Spanish
Made in
China, United States
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$332 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Arrow Cam, Mighty Whitey, Crazy-Prepared +9

  • Arrow Cam
  • Mighty Whitey
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Feed It a Bomb
  • Bling of War
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • You Are in Command Now
  • Hell Hound
  • Feet-First Introduction
  • Horde of Alien Locusts
  • Dangerous Forbidden Technique
  • Attack Its Weak Point

12 of 131 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Wall?"

Questions about The Great Wall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Wall?

Netflix

In the United States, The Great Wall streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is The Great Wall worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is The Great Wall okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Great Wall?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Great Wall use?

Arrow CamMighty WhiteyCrazy-PreparedFeed It a BombBling of WarToo Dumb to LiveYou Are in Command NowHell HoundFeet-First IntroductionHorde of Alien LocustsDangerous Forbidden TechniqueAttack Its Weak Pointand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 tropes for it, including Arrow Cam, Mighty Whitey, and Crazy-Prepared.