The Golden Compass 2007

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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 otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.

Nicole Kidman

as Marisa Coulter

Daniel Craig

as Lord Asriel

Dakota Blue Richards

as Lyra Belacqua

Ben Walker

as Roger Parslow

Freddie Highmore

as Pantalaimon (voice)

Ian McKellen

as Iorek Byrnison (voice)

Eva Green

as Serafina Pekkala

Jim Carter

as John Faa

Tom Courtenay

as Farder Coram

Ian McShane

as Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)

Director:

Chris Weitz

Writer:

Philip Pullman, Chris Weitz

Genres:

Adventure,Fantasy

Release Date:

2007 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

113 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Golden Compass

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Nicole Kidman

as Marisa Coulter

Daniel Craig

as Lord Asriel

Dakota Blue Richards

as Lyra Belacqua

Ben Walker

as Roger Parslow

Freddie Highmore

as Pantalaimon (voice)

Ian McKellen

as Iorek Byrnison (voice)

Eva Green

as Serafina Pekkala

Jim Carter

as John Faa

Tom Courtenay

as Farder Coram

Ian McShane

as Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)

Sam Elliott

as Lee Scoresby

Christopher Lee

as First High Councilor

Kristin Scott Thomas

as Stelmania (voice)

Edward de Souza

as Second High Councilor

Kathy Bates

as Hester (voice)

Simon McBurney

as Fra Pavel

Jack Shepherd

as Master

Magda Szubanski

as Mrs. Lonsdale

Derek Jacobi

as Magisterial Emissary

Clare Higgins

as Ma Coster

Charlie Rowe

as Billy Costa

Steven Loton

as Tony Costa

Michael Antoniou

as Kerim Costa

Mark Mottram

as Jaxer Costa

Paul Antony-Barber

as Bolvangar Doctor

Jason Watkins

as Bolvangar Official

Jody Halse

as Bolvangar Orderly

Hattie Morahan

as Sister Clara

John Bett

as Thorold

John Franklyn-Robbins

as Librarian

Jonathan Laury

as Younger Fellow

Tommy Luther

as Jacob Huismans / Daemon Puppeteer

James Rawlings

as Passing Scholar

Joao de Sousa

as Hunt

Habib Nasib Nader

as Ragnar

Theo Fraser Steele

as Magisterial Officer

Bill Hurst

as Police Captain

Elliot Cowan

as Commanding Officer

Sam Hoare

as Second in Command

Thomas Arnold

as Gobbler

David Garrick

as Gobbler

Brian Nickels

as Gobbler

Gary Kane

as Gobbler

Alfred Harmsworth

as Gyptian Kid

Charles Evanson

as Gyptian Chief

Patrick Cleary

as Gyptian Chief

Tarek Khalil

as Gyptian Chief

Madrios Ohannessian

as Gyptian Chief

Sandra Wolfe

as Gyptian Chief

Hewson Osbourne

as Fellow

Albert Kenrick

as Fellow

John Cartier

as Fellow

Chris Abbott

as Fellow

Alexander Terentyev

as Tartar Officer

David Forman

as Samoyed Kidnapper

Spencer Wilding

as Giant Gyptian (uncredited)

Caridad Angus

as Witch (uncredited)

John Snowden

as Trollesund Fishmonger

Kevin Hudson

as Tartar Guard (uncredited)

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