The Golden Compass

PG
1h 53m
2007
6.07 /10 (4,594)

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

Overview

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.

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : Íslenska, English, Pусский, Français
Released Date: 2007-12-04

Top Billed Cast

Nicole Kidman

Marisa Coulter

Daniel Craig

Lord Asriel

Dakota Blue Richards

Lyra Belacqua

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

Kristin Scott Thomas

Stelmania (voice)

Edward de Souza

Second High Councilor

Kathy Bates

Hester (voice)

Simon McBurney

Fra Pavel

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