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.
Where to watch The Golden Compass in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Golden Compass there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Golden Compass streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass is a 2007 English-language adventure and fantasy film directed by Chris Weitz. The cast is led by Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 4800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV.
The Golden Compass was produced by Depth of Field, New Line Cinema, and Scholastic Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 4, 2007, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $180 million, it went on to gross $372 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chris Weitz
- Writers
- Chris Weitz
- Release date
- December 4, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $180 million
- Box office
- $372 million
- Production
- Depth of Field, New Line Cinema, Scholastic Productions
The Golden Compass cast & crew
The Golden Compass was directed by Chris Weitz and written by Chris Weitz.
The cast features Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua, Nicole Kidman as Marisa Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, Ben Walker as Roger Parslow, Freddie Highmore as Pantalaimon (voice), and Ian McKellen as Iorek Byrnison (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Henry Braham, and it was produced by Bill Carraro and Andrew Miano.
Is The Golden Compass worth watching?
The Golden Compass holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 4,846 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure and fantasy, The Golden Compass is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Golden Compass
In United States, you can stream The Golden Compass on The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Golden Compass
Dakota Blue Richards
Lyra Belacqua
Nicole Kidman
Marisa Coulter
Daniel Craig
Lord Asriel
Ben Walker
Roger Parslow
Freddie Highmore
Pantalaimon (voice)
Ian McKellen
Iorek Byrnison (voice)
Eva Green
Serafina Pekkala
Jim Carter
John Faa
Tom Courtenay
Farder Coram
Ian McShane
Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
Sam Elliott
Lee Scoresby
Christopher Lee
First High Councilor
The Golden Compass — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Golden Compass in United States?
The Golden Compass is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Golden Compass on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Golden Compass is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Golden Compass in?
The Golden Compass is originally in English, with audio tracks including Icelandic, English, Russian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Golden Compass rated?
The Golden Compass is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 4,846 ratings.
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