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Doctor Strange
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Scott Derrickson. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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 ag…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Doctor Strange.
MoviHero lists October 25, 2016 as the release date for Doctor Strange. Scott Derrickson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong as Wong. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 25, 2016
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorScott Derrickson
CastBenedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong as Wong
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Doctor Strange right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Doctor Strange runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 24,154 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“When a science person was the chosen one in the spiritual world!”
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“Though the core events may not be anything new for the MCU, particularly in so far as its origin stories go (Stephen Strange's A-to-B is…”
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“With each new Marvel film one could expect the studio to push the limits of what a superhero film should consist of.”
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“All continues to be well in the Marvel Comics Universe as the film adaptation of another mischievous and majestic superhero from Stan Lee’s printed page…”
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“I will begin this by saying I was hyped about this film since it was announced because I was always attracted to magic and the…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Christine PalmerDr. Christine Palmer runs from Doctor Strange to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with Rachel McAdams carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherWongWong runs from Doctor Strange to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with Benedict Wong carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherDr. Stephen StrangeDr. Stephen Strange appears in Doctor Strange (2016).Open character guide otherKaeciliusKaecilius appears in Doctor Strange (2016).Open character guide otherMordoMordo appears in Doctor Strange (2016).Open character guide
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