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The Great Wall

2016·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic425.7Rotten Tomatoes36%42%
IMDb5.9Metacritic425.7Rotten Tomatoes36%42%

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The Great Wall fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Wonder5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War and fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting4
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Epic Monster WarfareHistorical Fantasy AdventureSpectacle-Driven ActionEast-West Cultural ClashVisually GrandioseMonster Horde SurvivalGeneric Hero JourneyHeavy VFX RelianceTactical Siege Defense

Crew

Directed by:
Zhang Yimou, Anna Rane, P.J. Voeten
Written by:
Tony Gilroy, Edward Zwick, Max Brooks
Produced by:
John Papsidera, Deanna Brigidi, Zhang Zhao
Composed by:
Ramin Djawadi, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Kyrsten Mate

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great Wall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Wall legally?

NetflixHBO Max

The Great Wall is included with a subscription to Netflix and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 The Great Wall worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Wall rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is The Great Wall?

1 h 43 min

The Great Wall runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Wall?

Critics39
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Great Wall higher (53) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Great Wall a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$332 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $332 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Great Wall in?

EnglishChineseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Spanish. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Wall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Wall in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Great Wall, including Arrow Cam, Mighty Whitey, Crazy-Prepared.