Doctor Strange (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, Doctor Strange is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Scott Derrickson, running about 115 minutes. “The impossibilities are endless.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Who’s in it. Doctor Strange stars Ezra Khan as Kamar - Taj Librarian, Tina Simmons as New York Tourist (uncredited), Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Doctor Strange has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $676.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Strange page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Strange tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Strange (2016)?
- In US, Doctor Strange is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor Strange worth watching?
- Doctor Strange holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Strange?
- Doctor Strange stars Ezra Khan, Tina Simmons, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rachel McAdams.
- When was Doctor Strange released?
- Doctor Strange was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.