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Doctor Strange (2016)

Enter the world of Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a world-famous neurosurgeon whose car accident left him unable to use his hands. As he desperately tries to find a cure to enable his hands to perform operations again, he comes across a world that leads to another dimension. After being taught about the different dimensions and learning about the constant threat that looms on Earth, he began to embrace his role as the humble protector. Taking after the responsibilities of the Ancient One who trained him before her demise, Strange goes on to become the Sorcerer Supreme himself.

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Doctor Strange
PG-13
Adventure
Action
Fantasy
Superhero

Director
Scott Derrickson
Release Date
November 4, 2016
Studio(s)
Marvel
Distributor(s)
Disney
Cast
Tilda Swinton , Benedict Wong , Michael Stuhlbarg , Mads Mikkelsen , Scott Adkins , Benedict Cumberbatch , Rachel McAdams , Chiwetel Ejiofor
Writers
C. Robert Cargill , Jon Spaihts
Runtime
126 minutes
Franchise(s)
Doctor Strange , Marvel Cinematic Universe
Budget
$172–200 million

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