Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them(2016)
“From J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.”
Overview
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Director
David Yates
Studio
Heyday Films
Budget
$180M
Revenue
$809M
Cast
Eddie Redmayne
as Newt Scamander
Katherine Waterston
as Porpentina 'Tina' Goldstein
Dan Fogler
as Jacob Kowalski
Alison Sudol
as Queenie Goldstein
Colin Farrell
as Percival Graves
Jon Voight
as Henry Shaw Sr.
Ron Perlman
as Gnarlak
Johnny Depp
as Gellert Grindelwald
Zoë Kravitz
as Leta Lestrange
Ezra Miller
as Credence Barebone
Samantha Morton
as Mary Lou Barebone
Carmen Ejogo
as Seraphina Picquery
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$180M
Box Office
$809M
Production Companies
Heyday Films • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about?▼
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Who directed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?▼
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was directed by David Yates and released in 2016. It is a fantasy, adventure film.
How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?▼
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?▼
The cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them includes Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Katherine Waterston as Porpentina 'Tina' Goldstein, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Colin Farrell as Percival Graves and more.
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