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The Golden Compass

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Dakota Blue Richards in The Golden Compass (2007)
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In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
187K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,595
548
  • Director
    • Chris Weitz
  • Writers
    • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
    • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
  • Stars
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Daniel Craig
    • Dakota Blue Richards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Weitz
  • Writers
    • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
    • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
  • Stars
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Daniel Craig
    • Dakota Blue Richards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 727User reviews
    • 243Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Photos139

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    Top cast

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    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Mrs. Coulteras Mrs. Coulter
    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Lord Asrielas Lord Asriel
    Dakota Blue Richards
    Dakota Blue Richards
    • Lyraas Lyra
    Ben Walker
    Ben Walker
    • Rogeras Roger
    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Pantalaimonas Pantalaimon
    • (voice)
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Iorek Byrnisonas Iorek Byrnison
    • (voice)
    Eva Green
    Eva Green
    • Serafina Pekkalaas Serafina Pekkala
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • John Faaas John Faa
    Tom Courtenay
    Tom Courtenay
    • Farder Coramas Farder Coram
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Ragnar Sturlussonas Ragnar Sturlusson
    • (voice)
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Lee Scoresbyas Lee Scoresby
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • First High Counciloras First High Councilor
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Stelmariaas Stelmaria
    • (voice)
    Edward de Souza
    Edward de Souza
    • Second High Counciloras Second High Councilor
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Hesteras Hester
    • (voice)
    Simon McBurney
    Simon McBurney
    • Fra Pavelas Fra Pavel
    Jack Shepherd
    Jack Shepherd
    • Masteras Master
    Magda Szubanski
    Magda Szubanski
    • Mrs. Lonsdaleas Mrs. Lonsdale
    • Director
      • Chris Weitz
    • Writers
      • Chris Weitz(screenplay)
      • Philip Pullman(novel "Northern Lights")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      George R.R. Martin cited this movie as one of the reasons he wanted Game of Thrones (2011) to be turned into a television series, rather than movies.
    • Goofs
      Pantalaimon is able to transform into a small moth when he wishes. When he and Lyra are confined in the intercision machine, they are separated by a metal grid through which Pantalaimon in moth form could easily crawl: it is not clear what prevents him from trying this.
    • Quotes

      Ragnar Sturlusson: Is that all?

      [hits Iorek]

      Ragnar Sturlusson: Is that all? IS THAT AAAALL?

      [Iorek swings at him and breaks his lower jaw off, then bites him in the throat, killing him]

      Iorek Byrnison: Yes, that is all.

    • Crazy credits
      On the DVD, the FBI anti-piracy warning is displayed with the Magisterium logo and has the Magisterium building behind the warning as a watermark.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Wolfman (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Lyra
      Written and Performed by Kate Bush
      Featuring The Choristers of Magdalen College Choir, Oxford
      Conductor: Bill Ives
      With Thanks to Andrew Halls
      Kate Bush appears courtesy of Noble and Brite Limited / EMI Records Limited

    User reviews727

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    Top review
    8/10
    Great movie
    I don't understand why there was not a second or third movie made. The story was well acted and the concept was brilliant
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    FAQ7

    • Is 'The Golden Compass' based on a book?
    • Why is the title of the book different in the US than it is in the UK?
    • What's with the talking animals?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Icelandic
      • Russian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Chiếc La Bàn Vàng
    • Filming locations
      • Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • Scholastic Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,107,728
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,125,000
      • Dec 9, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $372,234,864
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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