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Play trailer 1:39 Poster for Warcraft PG-13 2016 2h 3m Fantasy Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Looking to escape from his dying world, the orc shaman Gul'dan utilizes dark magic to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. Supported by the fierce fighter Blackhand, Gul'dan organizes the orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. As the two races collide, leaders from each side start to question if war is the only answer.
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Warcraft has visual thrills to spare, but they -- and director Duncan Jones' distinctive gifts -- are wasted on a sluggish and derivative adaptation of a bestselling game with little evident cinematic value.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint 08/15/2019
It's hard to tell one growling, sabre-toothed orc apart from another. Go to Full Review
Nguyên Lê Houston Chronicle 10/12/2018
2.5/5
Much trust was placed on Legendary Pictures and the talents courted for "Warcraft" to break the film-to-game curse, but this match has ended with a loss. Go to Full Review
Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 08/09/2016
2/4
Warcraft can't help but be a major disappointment, the game all but over as far as this particular fantasy franchise is alas concerned. Go to Full Review
Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut Jun 5
2/5
I didn’t like this movie, and unless all you want from it is your favourite franchise simply represented onscreen, then I doubt you will either. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 03/31/2023
.5/4
...absolutely disastrous... Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
4/5
I quickly found myself engaged in its hyper-fantasy landscape. Go to Full Review
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nammaw 04/20/2023 I think it needed more action and no so boring but on the other hand there were people sitting behind us talking through the move the whole time. I couldn't hear the movie too well. See more Kevin D @RT47505595 4d These critics are the worst. Some even can't tell apart one orc from the other - reminds me of my mum who keeps asking questions during a film. If you don't like this genre, skip it. Stay in your lane and let the actual fans speak for the movie itself. This movie was awesome. Sure it has its flaws but it's still extremely enjoyable. Sometimes it just baffles me how the so-called critics judge a film. Lol. See more Mike T @The_Tyll24 5d Honestly, Warcraft is a pretty decent movie. Forget what the critics say, they often judge movies in a way that the average person watching for entertainment never would. The movie has a solid enough plot, plenty of action, and, most importantly, you get to watch humans and orcs fight each other. Is it perfect? No. Some parts could have been explained better, especially for people who are not familiar with the World of Warcraft universe. Still, for a movie based in the world of WoW, I think it does a good job bringing the characters, creatures, and battles to life. It is fun, entertaining, and worth watching, especially if you enjoy fantasy or have any connection to the games. Don’t expect a cinematic masterpiece. Just sit back, ignore the critics, and enjoy humans and orcs going to war. See more Kimmo K @Kimble98 Jul 12 Could have been a great movie but I think it was missing something. See more Darrin C @RT91815568 Jul 4 Pure Fantasy… period. See more Marcelo H @MarceloHidalgo Jun 15 Warcraft is an excellent beginning to an epic saga. The storyline is well-crafted, staying true to the essence of the games while clearly presenting the conflict between humans and orcs. The characters are charismatic and well-developed, each adding depth to the world of Azeroth. Visually, the film is stunning, with grand settings and thrilling battles. For me, it was a beautiful start that deserved sequels, as there is so much potential to further explore this rich and fascinating universe. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Looking to escape from his dying world, the orc shaman Gul'dan utilizes dark magic to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. Supported by the fierce fighter Blackhand, Gul'dan organizes the orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. As the two races collide, leaders from each side start to question if war is the only answer.
Director
Duncan Jones
Producer
Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex Gartner, Stuart Fenegan
Screenwriter
Charles Leavitt, Duncan Jones
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Atlas Entertainment, Blizzard Entertainment, Legendary Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Fantasy Violence)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 10, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$47.2M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos