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The Great Wall

2016·Movie·PG-13·103 min·6.0(5,555)

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.

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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
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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

Matt Damon

William

Jing Tian

Jing Tian

Commander Lin Mae

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Ballard

Andy Lau

Andy Lau

Strategist Wang

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

Tovar

Zhang Hanyu

Zhang Hanyu

General Shao

Lu Han

Lu Han

Peng Yong

Lin Gengxin

Lin Gengxin

Commander Chen

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan

Commander Wu

Huang Xuan

Huang Xuan

Commander Deng

Ryan Zheng Kai

Ryan Zheng Kai

Shen

Karry Wang

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.

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