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The Golden Compass

2007 · 1h 53m · Adventure · Fantasy

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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 o…

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WHAT 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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77/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITIn 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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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a reality-bending story that rewards paying attention
02A manageable 113-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.1/10 TMDB audience score across 4,922 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch The Golden Compass?

The Golden Compass belongs in your night if you want a movie that plays with memory, reality, or perception. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 113-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a movie that plays with memory, reality, or perception
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want a manageable 113-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you want something straightforward rather than reality-bending
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you do not want to spend the night tracking clues or waiting for answers

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Chris Weitz portrait
Chris WeitzDirector
Dakota Blue Richards portrait
Dakota Blue RichardsLyra Belacqua
Nicole Kidman portrait
Nicole KidmanMarisa Coulter
Daniel Craig portrait
Daniel CraigLord Asriel
Ben Walker portrait
Ben WalkerRoger Parslow
Freddie Highmore portrait
Freddie HighmorePantalaimon (voice)
Ian McKellen portrait
Ian McKellenIorek Byrnison (voice)
Eva Green portrait
Eva GreenSerafina Pekkala
Jim Carter portrait
Jim CarterJohn Faa
Tom Courtenay portrait
Tom CourtenayFarder Coram