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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

“Fate of one. Future of all.”

6.8/10 · 11,665 votes 2h 14m pg-13 FantasyAdventure

#136 of 328 films from 2018 #506 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by David Yates · Written by J.K. Rowling

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Overview

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.

Cast

Eddie Redmayneas Newt Scamander
Katherine Waterstonas Tina Goldstein
Dan Fogleras Jacob Kowalski
Alison Sudolas Queenie Goldstein
Johnny Deppas Grindelwald
Jude Lawas Albus Dumbledore
Ezra Milleras Credence Barebone
Zoë Kravitzas Leta Lestrange
Callum Turneras Theseus Scamander
Claudia Kimas Nagini
Carmen Ejogoas Seraphina Picquery
Jessica Williamsas Eulalie Hicks
William Nadylamas Yusuf Kama
Ingvar E. Sigurðssonas Grimmson

Facts

Release dateNovember 14, 2018
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$654,900,000 (3.3× budget)
IMDbtt4123430

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Questions

How long is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 11,665 votes, which places it #136 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 59%) and #506 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was directed by David Yates. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander; Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein; Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski; Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein; Johnny Depp as Grindelwald; Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore.
What is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17636.

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