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The Golden Compass
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Directed by Chris Weitz. With Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an o…
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MoviHero lists December 4, 2007 as the release date for The Golden Compass. Chris Weitz is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua, Nicole Kidman as Marisa Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, Ben Walker as Roger Parslow. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 4, 2007
GenresAdventure · Fantasy
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorChris Weitz
CastDakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua, Nicole Kidman as Marisa Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, Ben Walker as Roger Parslow
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Golden Compass runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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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MoviHero Rating: 6.1/10 from 4,975 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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“Philip Pullman novels are always dark and intricate - and they don't necessarily make a great deal of sense in isolation - so adapting them…”
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otherLyra BelacquaLyra Belacqua appears in The Golden Compass (2007).Open character guide otherMarisa CoulterMarisa Coulter appears in The Golden Compass (2007).Open character guide voicePantalaimonPantalaimon appears in The Golden Compass (2007).Open character guide otherLord AsrielLord Asriel appears in The Golden Compass (2007).Open character guide otherRoger ParslowRoger Parslow appears in The Golden Compass (2007).Open character guide
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