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ADVENTURE . 2007 . 1h 53m . 6.1/10

The Golden Compass_

"There are worlds beyond our own. The compass will show the way."

In a parallel universe, 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.

Starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards
Box Office $372.2M
6.1/10
Rating
$372.2M
Box Office
1h 53m
Runtime
2007
Year
PROFITABLE
+107% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Golden Compass poster
There are worlds beyond our own. The compass will show the way.

In a parallel universe, 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.

WHERE TO WATCH

Apple TV A Apple TV 23 countries
Prime Video P Prime Video 20 countries
G Google Play 13 countries
Max M Max 8 countries
YouTube Y YouTube 4 countries
Netflix N Netflix 2 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Golden Compass earned $372.2M worldwide on a $180.0M budget — a 107% return on investment.
Cast
Nicole Kidman stars as Marisa Coulter in The Golden Compass.
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Year context
The Golden Compass was released 19 years ago in 2007.
The Golden Compass is a Adventure, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 53m.

BOX OFFICE

$180.0M
Budget
$372.2M
Revenue
+107%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Rating
6.1/10 (4,755 votes)
Budget
$180,000,000
Box Office
$372,234,864
Profit
+$192,234,864

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Golden Compass about?
In a parallel universe, 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.
How long is The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who stars in The Golden Compass?
The cast of The Golden Compass includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker, Freddie Highmore.
How much did The Golden Compass make at the box office?
The Golden Compass earned $372,234,864 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $180,000,000.
What is the rating of The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 4,755 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Adventure Fantasy
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