Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Directed by David Yates · 2016 ·
Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them worth watching?
Yes. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Where to watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay, HBO Max |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX |
| United States | HBO Max, Peacock, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
- Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Fantasy
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them worth watching?
Yes — Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Fantasy, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).
Celluloid verdict
Newt Scamander’s 1920s New York romp — creature comedy that soft-relaunches the Wizarding World before Grindelwald politics take over.
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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about?
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
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Critic Reviews
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review: Critters Win
★★★☆☆
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes the Wizarding World to 1926 New York. The creature comedy charms; the franchise-building plot drags it down.
It depends. Potter fans will enjoy the magical creatures and the Jazz Age setting, but casual viewers may find the dark subplot and franchise set-up heavy going.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: frequently asked questions
Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them worth watching?
Yes. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
In the United States, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them streams on HBO Max, Peacock, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them rated?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is directed by David Yates and stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell.
What is the Metascore for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Metacritic's Metascore for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is 66 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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