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The Dark Tower (2017)

โ€œThere are other worlds than these.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 5,702 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ActionFantasyScience-fiction

#267 of 319 films from 2017 #1869 of 2168 in action

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel ยท Written by Anders Thomas Jensen, Stephen King, Akiva Goldsman, Nikolaj Arcel

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Overview

A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.

Cast

Idris Elbaas Roland Deschain
Matthew McConaugheyas Walter Oโ€™Dim
Tom Tayloras Jake Chambers
Claudia Kimas Arra Champignon
Fran Kranzas Pimli Prentiss
Abbey Leeas Tirana
Jackie Earle Haleyas Richard Sayre
Katheryn Winnickas Laurie Chambers
Dennis Haysbertas Steven Deschain
Michael Barbierias Timmy
Josรฉ Zรบรฑigaas Dr. Hotchkiss
Alex McGregoras Susan Delgado
Nicholas Hamiltonas Lucas Hanson
Nicholas Paulingas Lon

Facts

Release dateAugust 3, 2017
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$113,231,078 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt1648190

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Questions

How long is The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Dark Tower worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 5,702 votes, which places it #267 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 17%) and #1869 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower was directed by Nikolaj Arcel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Promised Land (2023), A Royal Affair (2012).
Who stars in The Dark Tower?
Idris Elba as Roland Deschain; Matthew McConaughey as Walter Oโ€™Dim; Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers; Claudia Kim as Arra Champignon; Fran Kranz as Pimli Prentiss; Abbey Lee as Tirana.
What is The Dark Tower rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Dark Tower?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6817.

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