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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

PG-1320162h 13mDavid Yates
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 66

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"Explore a new era of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World."

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

FantasyAdventure
WitchNew York CityRobberyEscapeTeleportationMagicSuitcaseMistakeSpin OffSubway Station

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) about?

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

Who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them stars Eddie Redmayne (Newt), Katherine Waterston (Porpentina 'Tina' Goldstein), Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski), Alison Sudol (Queenie), Colin Farrell (Graves). The film was directed by David Yates.

How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them worth watching?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Fantasy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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