Warcraft (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Warcraft is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Duncan Jones, running about 123 minutes. “Two worlds. One home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.
Who’s in it. Warcraft stars Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Paula Patton as Garona Halforcen, Ben Foster as Medivh and Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Warcraft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $433.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Warcraft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warcraft 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 Warcraft (2016)?
- In US, Warcraft is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Warcraft worth watching?
- Warcraft holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warcraft?
- Warcraft stars Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper and Robert Kazinsky.
- When was Warcraft released?
- Warcraft was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.