Doctor Strange
Runtime
115 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Doctor Strange (2016)

American Movie2016Rating 7.4
📌 Available on Disney+ and Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
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A world-renowned surgeon's hands become his prison when a catastrophic accident shatters his career, leaving him desperate and broken. Doctor Strange's path to redemption leads him to an ancient sorceress who reveals that his greatest gift was never surgical precision, but the potential to reshape reality itself. What unfolds is a visually stunning transformation where a once-arrogant man discovers that true power comes not from mastery of the physical world, but from understanding the infinite planes of existence beyond it. The film weaves intimate character discovery with breathtaking action sequences, ultimately presenting a hero forged not through strength, but through acceptance and purpose.

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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Closer to the charactersLets mood do the workTakes its time
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
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Runtime
115 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 77.6/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-18
IMDb7.5/10877.6K votes75
Rotten Tomatoes89%89
Metacritic72/10072
TMDB7.4/1023.4K votes74.2
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DirectorScott Derrickson
WritingJon SpaihtsScott DerricksonC. Robert Cargill
CastBenedict CumberbatchChiwetel EjioforRachel McAdamsBenedict WongMads Mikkelsen
ProductionKevin FeigeStan LeeCharles NewirthAlan Fine
MusicShelley RodenShannon MillsSteve Orlando
CinematographyBen DavisRobert SettlemireJulian Morson

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Strong commercial success3.76x
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✅ Strong commercial success

Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin

The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
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Strong success
The release delivered $676.3M against a reported budget of $180M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 3.76x📈 ROI: +276%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$180M180 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$676.3M676.3 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$496.3M+496.3 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
3.76x3.76x
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Budget
$180M
Revenue
$676.3M
Commercial gap
+$496.3M
Budget: $180M • Revenue: $676.3M • Commercial gap: +$496.3M ROI +276%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
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Director: Scott Derrickson

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1Where can I watch Doctor Strange?
The film is available on three platforms: Disney+, Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can choose any available platform in your region and subscribe to watch it.
2What is the duration and is it suitable for children?
The film runs for 115 minutes (approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes). It's a family-oriented action-fantasy film, though it's best to check the age rating on your streaming platform.
3Who are the main cast and crew?
Benedict Cumberbatch leads the film as the protagonist, alongside Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Benedict Wong. The film is directed by Scott Derrickson.
4What is the Doctor Strange story about?
The film follows a dedicated surgeon who loses everything he built when his hands are damaged, pushing him to seek a new path and encounter a mysterious meeting that completely changes his life.
5When was Doctor Strange released?
The film was released in 2016 and represents a significant addition to the fantasy and adventure films of that decade.
6What genre is the film and what should I expect?
It's a fantasy, adventure, and action film that combines thrilling action sequences with elements of magic and science fiction in a mysterious and captivating world.

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