Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
A magizoologist's briefcase of magical creatures bursts open in 1926 New York, forcing him to recapture them while dodging the American wizarding authorities.
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About the film
Explore a new era of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World.
What it’s about
In 1926, Newt Scamander reaches New York with a case full of magical creatures. When the creatures escape, the Magical Congress of the United States of America pursues him, and the incident threatens to strain relations between magical and non-magical people.
What hooks you
J.K. Rowling wrote the screenplay. Eddie Redmayne appears in the film.
Who it’s for
It suits viewers who enjoy lighthearted fantasy with magical creatures and a 1920s setting. It also appeals to those who like family-friendly blockbusters with a sense of wonder and a touch of danger.
- Countries
- United States, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2016
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Blockbuster, Family
- Running time
- 2h 13min
- Age rating
- 12+
- MPAA
- PG-13
- World premiere
- Nov 8, 2016
×4.5box office to budget
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 416 votesCreative team
All 11Trivia
All facts 8
- J.K. Rowling wrote the book «Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them» in 2001 and spent almost all of the royalties on charity. Over 80% of the price of each book sold went to children in need around the world.
- Some episodes were filmed in October 2015 at St. George's Hall in Liverpool.
- Matt Smith and Nicholas Hoult were considered for the role of Newt, but Eddie Redmayne was cast.
- J.K. Rowling confirmed that Tina is short for Porpentina.
- Saoirse Ronan, Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Lily Simmons were considered for the role of Queenie, but actress and singer Alison Sudol was cast.
- Before casting Katherine Waterston as Tina, the filmmakers considered Kate Upton and Elizabeth Debicki.
Awards and nominations
3 wins · 12 nominations
- 1 win Academy Awards
- 1 win BAFTA Awards
- 1 win Saturn Awards
- Best Costumes Academy Awards · 2017
- Best production design BAFTA Awards · 2017
- Best Costume Design Saturn Awards · 2017
Also nominated European Film Awards1
Franchise
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