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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

2018Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic525.9Rotten Tomatoes36%53%

A wondrous, spectacular fantasy movie about fantasy and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Fate of one. Future of all.

Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Feels like

  • High-Fantasy Blockbuster
  • Magical World-Building
  • Political Allegory
  • Visually Spectacular
  • Nostalgic Franchise Entry
  • Complex Lore
  • Epic Adventure
  • Character-Driven Mystery

Cast

24 of 77

Crew

Directed by
David Yates
Written by
J.K. Rowling
Produced by
J.K. Rowling, David Heyman, Steve Kloves
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

November 14, 2018 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
November 14, 2018
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$200 million
Box office
$655 million
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Series Continuity Error, Ridiculously Cute Critter, MacGuffin +9

  • Series Continuity Error
  • Ridiculously Cute Critter
  • MacGuffin
  • Continuity Snarl
  • Childhood Friends
  • Kudzu Plot
  • Defensive Failure
  • Metaphorical Marriage
  • Splash of Colour
  • Straight Gay
  • Bash Brothers
  • Ignored Expert

12 of 167 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?"

Questions about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Where can I stream Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald streams on HBO Max and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$655 million

Yes: it cost about $200 million to make and earned $655 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald use?

Series Continuity ErrorRidiculously Cute CritterMacGuffinContinuity SnarlChildhood FriendsKudzu PlotDefensive FailureMetaphorical MarriageSplash of ColourStraight GayBash BrothersIgnored Expertand 155 more

TV Tropes lists 167 tropes for it, including Series Continuity Error, Ridiculously Cute Critter, and MacGuffin.