There are worlds beyond our own. The compass will show the way.
In a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
The Golden Compass (2007) is a adventure and fantasy film directed by Chris Weitz, released on December 4, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Ben Walker. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 4,926 ratings.
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Dakota Blue Richards
as Lyra Belacqua
Nicole Kidman
as Marisa Coulter
Daniel Craig
as Lord Asriel
Ben Walker
as Roger Parslow
Freddie Highmore
as Pantalaimon (voice)
Ian McKellen
as Iorek Byrnison (voice)
Eva Green
as Serafina Pekkala
Jim Carter
as John Faa
Tom Courtenay
as Farder Coram
Ian McShane
as Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
Sam Elliott
as Lee Scoresby
Christopher Lee
as First High Councilor
Directed by Chris Weitz, written by Philip Pullman and Chris Weitz, produced by Deborah Forte and Bill Carraro.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 4,926 ratings.
Philip Pullman novels are always dark and intricate - and they don't necessarily make a great deal of sense in isolation - so adapting them for the screen was likely to be a tough ask. This story centres around the young "Lyra" (Dakota Blue Richards) who overhears some sinister plotting by the "Magisterium" that could put the lives of other children - and the demons with whom they are connected - in dire jeopardy.…
Reviewed on November 17, 2022
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The Golden Compass (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Golden Compass (2007) includes Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Ben Walker and Freddie Highmore. The film was directed by Chris Weitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Golden Compass was released on December 4, 2007 and runs for 1h 53m.
The Golden Compass (2007) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 4,926 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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