Disney Plus 
YouTube TV 
History
Action adventure film
Doctor Strange (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Doctor Strange is a 2016 action adventure film directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams. It brings to the screen characters from Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Master of the Mystic Arts by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $677.8 million worldwide on a $165 million budget. It won 1 award from 13 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Original language
-
English - Budget
- $165M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Doctor Strange About?
The premise of Doctor Strange without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
After a crippling car accident, brilliant but arrogant surgeon Stephen Strange seeks healing, leading him on an unexpected journey into the world of the mystical arts. He discovers hidden dimensions and ancient magic in New York’s Greenwich Village, where he must confront his ego and master extraordinary powers. As he learns to wield mystical relics, Strange becomes a protector of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, facing unseen and dangerous threats.
Doctor Strange Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- magic
- wizard
- time loop
- neurosurgeon
- doctor
- sorcerer
- alternate dimension
- time reversal
- kathmandu nepal
- scene during end credits
- magician
- inanimate object comes to life
+38 more Show fewer
- teleportation
- based on comic book
- superhero
- mysticism
- marvel cinematic universe
- parallel dimension
- car accident
- new york city
- x rayed skeleton
- british actor playing american character
- blockbuster
- stan lee cameo
- attempted robbery
- race against time
- mansion
- good versus evil
- sequel mentioned during end credits
- scene after end credits
- title at the end
- no opening credits
- surrealism
- mount everest
- mystic arts
- cloak of levitation
- dark dimension
- enchanted cloak
- doctor strange character
- time manipulation
- reality bending
- baron mordo character
- dormammu character
- superhero action
- snow adventure
- mystic
- healing
- surgeon
- nepal
- time
Where to watch
Where to Watch Doctor Strange
Stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 2
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Cast & crew
Doctor Strange Cast
Mads Mikkelsen leads the cast, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams. Directed by Scott Derrickson; 9 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Scott Derrickson
Also Starring in Doctor Strange
· 5 more Ratings
Doctor Strange Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Doctor Strange 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
-
IMDb 7.5 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 8.1
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 74% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.5 /5
2.4K ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 4.3 /5
See on Movie Insider
Plot
Doctor Strange Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Doctor Strange from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal, a formidable sorcerer named Kaecilius played by Mads Mikkelsen orchestrates a shocking attack on the hidden sanctuary of Kamar-Taj. He and his followers brutally eliminate the librarian and steal a crucial ritual from the sacred texts belonging to the Ancient One, a timeless sorcerer who has imparted her wisdom to many, including Kaecilius himself. In pursuit of these traitors, the Ancient One captures Kaecilius in a mirror dimension, though he manages to evade her grasp and escapes with the stolen knowledge by creating a portal.
Full summary
The whole story of Doctor Strange, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Box office
Doctor Strange Box Office & Budget
Doctor Strange grossed $677.8 million worldwide on a $165 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $232.6 million came from the US and Canada and $445.2 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$677.8M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $232.6M
- International
- $445.2M
- Budget
- $165M
US & Canada 34%
Rest of the world 66%
Awards
Doctor Strange Awards & Nominations
Doctor Strange won 1 award from 13 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 2017, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win13 nominations5 ceremonies
-
Saturn Awards 2017 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actress
- Nominated Best Actor
-
BAFTA 2017 3 nominations- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
-
Actor Awards (SAG) 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
-
Oscars 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
Show all 5 ceremonies Show fewer ceremonies
-
Critics' Choice 2016 6 nominations- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie – Benedict Cumberbatch
- Nominated Best Actress in an Action Movie – Tilda Swinton
- Nominated Best Hair and Makeup
- Nominated Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie
Videos
Doctor Strange Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Teaser TV Spot
- Teaser Legacy TV Spot
- Clip Dormammu Time Loop - Official Clip
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Doctor Strange?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the actor portraying Doctor Stephen Strange?
Cars
Cars in Doctor Strange
48 cars on screen, including the 2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 and the 2002 Ford Explorer.
-
2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Important role -
2002 Ford Explorer Minor role -
Gillig Phantom Minor role -
2003 Nissan Almera Minor role
Details
Doctor Strange Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Marvel's Doctor Strange” and “마블 닥터 스트레인지”.
- Also known as
-
- Marvel's Doctor Strange
- 마블 닥터 스트레인지
- Doctor Extraño
- Dr. Strange (Doctor Extraño)
- Doktor Strejnxh
- Дoктор Стрэндж
- Doctor Strange 3D
- Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange
- Բժիշկ Սթրենջ
- Doutor Estranho
- דר מוזר 1
- 奇异博士
+20 more Show fewer
- Phù Thuỷ Tối Thượng
- 奇异博士 (2016)
- Доктор Стрэндж
- דוקטור סטריינג'
- Doctor Strange: Hechicero supremo
- Doktor Strange
- Доктор Стрендж
- 奇異博士
- Доктор Стрейндж
- 닥터 스트레인지
- Docteur Strange
- ドクター・ストレンジ
- Доктор Стрејнџ
- จอมเวทย์มหากาฬ
- Daktaras Streindžas, დოქტორი სტრეინჯი
- دکتر استرنج
- Doktors Streindžs
- Doktor Strenj
- دكتور سترينج
- Doctor Strange: समय का खेल
Seen Doctor Strange?
More like this
Movies Like Doctor Strange
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Dr. Strange.
From the blog
Articles About Doctor Strange
2 articles about Doctor Strange. The latest: “Cinema's Love Affair with Time Travel Stories”.
FAQ
Doctor Strange FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Doctor Strange, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Doctor Strange released?
Doctor Strange was released on November 4, 2016.
Who directed Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange was directed by Scott Derrickson.
More films by Scott Derrickson Who is in the cast of Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange stars Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Doctor Strange?
In the US, Doctor Strange is streaming on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Doctor Strange make at the box office?
Doctor Strange grossed $677.8 million worldwide ($232.6 million domestic, $445.2 million international) on a budget of $165 million.
How is Doctor Strange rated?
Doctor Strange has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Doctor Strange win?
Doctor Strange won 1 award from 13 nominations, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 2017.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
