The Golden Compass (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, The Golden Compass is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Gábor Csupó, running about 113 minutes. “There are worlds beyond our own - the compass will show the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Golden Compass stars Nicole Kidman as Marisa Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua and Ben Walker as Roger Parslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Golden Compass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $372.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Golden Compass page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Compass tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Compass (2007)?
- In US, The Golden Compass is available to 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 The Golden Compass worth watching?
- The Golden Compass holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Compass?
- The Golden Compass stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker and Freddie Highmore.
- When was The Golden Compass released?
- The Golden Compass was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.