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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016): Cast & Ratings

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) movie poster

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a 2016 adventure fantasy film directed by David Yates, starring Colin Farrell, Dan Fogler and Katherine Waterston. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $816 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
worldwide gross
$816M
Oscar won
1
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
David Yates
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
Budget
$180M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them About?

The premise of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York City with a suitcase full of magical creatures. What begins as a brief visit quickly spirals into chaos when his suitcase is accidentally opened, releasing a number of fantastical beasts into the city. He finds himself joined by a Muggle named Jacob and encounters a series of unexpected events that threaten to expose the wizarding world and disrupt the balance between magic and the non-magical.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • magic
  • wizard
  • suitcase
  • magical creature
  • urban fantasy
  • orphanage
  • portal
  • based on novel
  • new york city
  • arizona desert
  • year 1926
  • sorcery
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  • unlikely hero
  • prequel
  • spin off
  • cryptozoology
  • cryptozoologist
  • snow adventure
  • spell
  • protest
  • baker
  • false identity
  • period film
  • extremist group
  • witch
  • disguise
  • poison
  • bank
  • bakery
  • orphan
  • snow
  • englishman abroad
  • good versus evil
  • magician
  • sorcerer
  • zoo
  • secret society
  • title spoken by character
  • title written by female
  • bigfoot character
  • strong female character
  • male protagonist
  • love interest
  • red herring
  • impossible love
  • unlikely friendship
  • british actress playing american character
  • teenage killer
  • death of adoptive mother
  • shared universe
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Cast & crew

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Cast

Colin Farrell leads the cast, with Dan Fogler and Katherine Waterston. Directed by David Yates; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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From the director

More from David Yates

More films directed by David Yates, best-rated first: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

Full filmography
Ratings

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Plot

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1926, the British wizard and Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York City by ship, heading towards Arizona. The Wizarding World is on the brink of chaos, facing threats from dark forces led by the notorious Dark Wizard Grindelwald, whose whereabouts remain a mystery. In the U.S., the ownership of magical creatures is strictly forbidden, and Percival Graves [Colin Farrell], a high-ranking Auror and Director of Magical Security for MACUSA, is hot on the trail of Grindelwald. Concerned over a recent incident involving a magical beast, MACUSA President Picquery fears that the creature’s attack could invoke panic among No-Majs.

Full summary

The whole story of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Box Office & Budget

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them grossed $816 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost. $234 million came from the US and Canada and $582 million (71%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$816M

4.5× its budget

US & Canada
$234M
International
$582M
Budget
$180M
US & Canada 29% Rest of the world 71%
Awards

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Awards & Nominations

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 2 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2017, with 1 win from 5 nominations.

2 wins12 nominations4 ceremonies

  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 2017 1 win · 5 nominations
    • Won Best Production Design
    • Nominated Best Costume Design
    • Nominated Best Sound
    • Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
    • Nominated Outstanding British Film
  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 2017 1 win · 2 nominations
    • Won Costume Design
    • Nominated Production Design
    • Nominated Big Budget – Drama
    • Nominated Best Art Direction
    • Nominated Best Costume Design
    • Nominated Best Hair and Makeup
    • Nominated Best Visual Effects
Videos

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Trailers & Videos

13 videos: 3 trailers, 3 clips and 7 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 13 videos
Teaser Trailer
  • Trailer Comic-Con Trailer
  • Trailer Final Trailer
  • Clip Full Movie Preview
  • Clip Newts Suitcase
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

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

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What is the name of the notorious dark wizard that threatens the wizarding community in 1926?

Cars

Cars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

20 cars on screen, including the 1926 Buick Standard Six and the Ford Model T.

All 20 cars
  • 1926 Buick Standard Six in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 1926 Buick Standard Six Minor role
  • Ford Model T in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Ford Model T Minor role
  • Ford Model T in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Ford Model T Minor role
  • 1923 Ford Model T in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 1923 Ford Model T Minor role
Details

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Also Known As

50 alternative titles, including “Fantastične zveri i gde ih naći” and “Ka'yot ha'pele ve'hey'khan limtzo otan”.

Also known as
  • Fantastične zveri i gde ih naći
  • Ka'yot ha'pele ve'hey'khan limtzo otan
  • Animais Fantásticos - E Onde Habitam
  • Sinh Vật Huyền Bí và Nơi Tìm Ra Chúng
  • 신비한 동물 사전
  • 幻の動物とその生息地
  • Фантастические звери и места их обитания
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3D
  • 怪獸與牠們的產地
  • 神奇动物1:神奇动物在哪里
  • Les Animaux Fantastiques
  • Monstros Fantásticos e Onde Encontrá-los
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  • Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos
  • Фантастические твари и где они обитают
  • Phantastische Tierwesen und wo sie zu finden sind
  • Animali fantastici e dove trovarli
  • Φανταστικά Ζώα και Πού Βρίσκονται
  • חיות הפלא והיכן למצוא אותן
  • Legendás állatok és megfigyelésük
  • Fantastická zvířata a kde je najít
  • Animais Fantásticos e Onde Habitam
  • Fantastyczne zwierzęta i jak je znaleźć
  • Фантастичні звірі та де їх шукати
  • Fantastiske skabninger... og hvor de findes
  • Fantastické zvery a ich výskyt
  • 神奇动物在哪里
  • Фантастичне звери и где их наћи
  • Hewan-Hewan Fantastis dan Dimana Mereka Bisa Ditemukan
  • Bèsties fantàstiques i on trobar-les
  • Animale fantastice și unde le poți găsi
  • Ihmeotukset ja niiden olinpaikat
  • Fantastik Canavarlar Nelerdir
  • Nerede Bulunurlar?
  • 신비한 동물사전
  • ファンタスティック・ビーストと魔法使いの旅
  • Čudesne zvijeri i gdje ih naći
  • Фантастични животни и къде да ги намерим
  • Fabeldyr og hvor de er å finne
  • Animales Fantásticos: Y Dónde Encontrarlos
  • Fantastiska vidunder och var man hittar dem
  • สัตว์มหัศจรรย์และถิ่นที่อยู่
  • Magične živali
  • Fantastiniai gyvūnai ir kur juos rasti
  • Fantastilised elukad ja kust neid leida
  • Fantastiskās būtnes - un kur tās meklēt
  • الوحوش المذهلة: وأين يمكن العثور عليها
  • Фантастычныя істоты і дзе іх адшукаць, ჯადოსნური ცხოველები და სად ვიპოვოთ ისინი
  • Fantastik Maxluqlar va Ularni Qayerdan Topish Mumkin
  • جانوران شگفت‌انگیز و زیستگاه آنها
  • Animalia Fantastikoak eta Non Aurki Ditzakegun

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FAQ

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was released on November 18, 2016.

Who directed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was directed by David Yates.

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Who is in the cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them stars Colin Farrell, Dan Fogler and Katherine Waterston, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them make at the box office?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them grossed $816 million worldwide ($234 million domestic, $582 million international) on a budget of $180 million.

How is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them rated?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

What awards did Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them win?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won 2 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Production Design at the BAFTA 2017.

Does Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them have a post-credit scene?

No. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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