The Golden Compass
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 113 min · ★ 6.1
In a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
Based on Northern Lights
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-12-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 113 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (4,835 votes)
- Box office
- $372,234,864
- Budget
- $180,000,000
Themes
- compass
- experiment
- england
- polar bear
- airship
- steampunk
- animals
- alternate universe
- based on young adult novel
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2008
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2008 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2008 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Family Film · 2007 · nominated
Cast & crew
Nicole Kidman
as Marisa Coulter
Daniel Craig
as Lord Asriel
Dakota Blue Richards
as Lyra Belacqua
Ben Walker
as Roger Parslow
Freddie Highmore
as Pantalaimon (voice)
Ian McKellen
as Iorek Byrnison (voice)
Eva Green
as Serafina Pekkala
Jim Carter
as John Faa
Tom Courtenay
as Farder Coram
Ian McShane
as Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
Directed by Chris Weitz