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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

2022Movie2 h 22 minPG-13

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic475.9Rotten Tomatoes46%69%

A wondrous, spectacular fantasy movie about fantasy and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Return to the magic.

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

Feels like

  • High Fantasy Adventure
  • Magical World-Building
  • Historical Epic
  • Spectacle-Driven Cinema
  • Good vs. Evil Conflict
  • Nostalgic Franchise Entry
  • Ensemble Team-Up
  • Family-Friendly Escapism
  • Visual Effects Showcase

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

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

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Facts

April 6, 2022 · 2 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
April 6, 2022
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$200 million
Box office
$407 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Never Trust a Trailer, Double Agent, Wizard Duel +9

  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Double Agent
  • Wizard Duel
  • Visual Pun
  • Love Cannot Overcome
  • Writers Cannot Do Math
  • Mythology Gag
  • Mindlink Mates
  • Seers
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Tagline
  • Hotter and Sexier

12 of 115 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?"

Questions about Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 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 86 other countries.

Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 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 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore use?

Never Trust a TrailerDouble AgentWizard DuelVisual PunLove Cannot OvercomeWriters Cannot Do MathMythology GagMindlink MatesSeersFace Death with DignityTaglineHotter and Sexierand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Never Trust a Trailer, Double Agent, and Wizard Duel.