Warcraft

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Warcraft

PG-13

2016

2h 3m

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Aug 15, 2019

It's hard to tell one growling, sabre-toothed orc apart from another.

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Nguyên Lê

Houston Chronicle

Oct 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.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 9, 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.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

3 days ago

D-

Paying lip service to fans foaming at the mouth and flipping the general public the bird, ‘Warcraft’ is a profoundly dumbfounding clusterf*ck of fantasy derivation and nerd-centered jabber-mouthing.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

Jun 5, 2026

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.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Mar 31, 2023

.5/4

...absolutely disastrous...

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nammaw

Apr 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.

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HunT3R T

@RT09611636 Aug 2, 2026

Definitely one of the best CGI videogame movies of all times, so sad they are not following this path, would love to see a continuation of the saga

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Kevin D

@RT47505595 Jul 19, 2026

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.

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Mike T

@The_Tyll24 Jul 19, 2026

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.

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Kimmo K

@Kimble98 Jul 12, 2026

Could have been a great movie but I think it was missing something.

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Darrin C

@RT91815568 Jul 4, 2026

Pure Fantasy… period.

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Anduin Lothar

Paula Patton

Garona

Ben Foster

Medivh

Dominic Cooper

Llane Wrynn

Toby Kebbell

Durotan

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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

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