

The Great Wall
“1700 years to build. 5500 miles long. What were they trying to keep out?”
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
Where to watch The Great Wall in United States
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Where is The Great Wall streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Great Wall
The Great Wall is a 2016 English-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Zhang Yimou. The cast is led by Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Willem Dafoe. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 5600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The Great Wall was produced by Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, and Le Vision Pictures and made in China and United States of America. It was released on December 16, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $150 million, it went on to gross $332 million worldwide.
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers
- Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, Max Brooks
- Release date
- December 16, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Budget
- $150 million
- Box office
- $332 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Le Vision Pictures
The Great Wall cast & crew
The Great Wall was directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, and Max Brooks.
The cast features Matt Damon as William, Jing Tian as Commander Lin Mae, Willem Dafoe as Ballard, Andy Lau as Strategist Wang, Pedro Pascal as Tovar, and Zhang Hanyu as General Shao.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ramin Djawadi, cinematography is by Zhao Xiaoding, and it was produced by Thomas Tull and Peter Loehr.
Is The Great Wall worth watching?
The Great Wall holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 5,555 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, The Great Wall is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Great Wall
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Cast of The Great Wall

Matt Damon
William

Jing Tian
Commander Lin Mae

Willem Dafoe
Ballard

Andy Lau
Strategist Wang

Pedro Pascal
Tovar

Zhang Hanyu
General Shao

Lu Han
Peng Yong

Lin Gengxin
Commander Chen

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Commander Wu

Huang Xuan
Commander Deng

Ryan Zheng Kai
Shen

Karry Wang
Emperor
The Great Wall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Wall in United States?
The Great Wall is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Great Wall on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Great Wall is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Great Wall in?
The Great Wall is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Wall?
The Great Wall runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Great Wall rated?
The Great Wall is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 5,555 ratings.











