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The Great Wall

Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is The Great Wall worth watching?

Probably not. The Great Wall (2016) earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

58%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

60% Editorial Rating
64% Audience snapshot · excluded
51 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3
6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 43m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Matt Damon , Jing Tian , Willem Dafoe , Andy Lau , Pedro Pascal , Zhang Hanyu , Lu Han , Lin Gengxin
Streaming
Netflix
Country
China
Language
English

Also known as La Gran Muralla La Grande Muraille A Grande Muralha グレートウォール 그레이트 월 长城 長城 Çin Seddi

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Great Wall by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Japan U-NEXT
South Korea Wavve
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (60/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (64%).
  • Celluloid Score 58% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Great Wall worth watching?

Probably not — The Great Wall earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

The Great Wall is a 2016 action film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Matt Damon and Jing Tian.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Great Wall about?

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

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The Great Wall: frequently asked questions

Is The Great Wall worth watching?

Probably not. The Great Wall (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 58%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Great Wall?

In the United States, The Great Wall streams on Netflix 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; U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Great Wall?

The Great Wall runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is The Great Wall rated?

The Great Wall is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Great Wall?

The Great Wall is directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Willem Dafoe, Andy Lau, Pedro Pascal.

What is the Metascore for The Great Wall?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Great Wall is 51 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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