Doctor Strange
“The impossibilities are endless.”
Synopsis
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-24
Top Cast
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Dr. Stephen Strange
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Mordo
Rachel McAdams
Dr. Christine Palmer
Benedict Wong
Wong
Mads Mikkelsen
Kaecilius
Tilda Swinton
The Ancient One
Michael Stuhlbarg
Dr. Nicodemus West
Benjamin Bratt
Jonathan Pangborn
Scott Adkins
Lucian / Strong Zealot
Zara Phythian
Brunette Zealot
Alaa Safi
Tall Zealot
Katrina Durden
Blonde Zealot
Topo Wresniwiro
Hamir
Umit Ulgen
Sol Rama
Linda Louise Duan
Tina Minoru
Mark Anthony Brighton
Daniel Drumm
Meera Syal
Dr. Patel
Amy Landecker
Dr. Bruner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 102 DaysNovember 4, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 14, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$676.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.76x
+$496.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- Doctor Strange
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $180M
- Worldwide Gross
- $676.3M
- Production Studios
- Marvel Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Derrickson
Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
Michael Giacchino
Ben Davis, John Marzano, Phil Pastuhov, James McMillan, Fraser Taggart, John Gamble
Sabrina Plisco, Wyatt Smith
Kevin Feige, Stan Lee, Charles Newirth, Alan Fine, Louis D'Esposito
Department Leadership Roster
James M. Churchman
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Mottram
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Gallin
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Spaihts
Writer
Scott Derrickson
Writer
C. Robert Cargill
Writer
Charles Wood
Production Design
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Kevin Feige
Producer
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Wyatt Smith
Editor
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Stephane Ceretti
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Strange
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Strange about?
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Who directed Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who stars in Doctor Strange?
The principal cast of Doctor Strange includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen.
When was Doctor Strange released and how long is it?
Doctor Strange was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange had a reported production budget of $180M and grossed $676.3M at the worldwide box office (3.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Strange?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Strange was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is Doctor Strange based on a book or true story?
Doctor Strange is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Steve Ditko", Comic Book: "Stan Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).