

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
2012, English. Directed by Danny Boyle.
Inspire a generation.
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
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- 4h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
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- Released
- 27 July 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
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Is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder runs 240 minutes (4h 0m).
Does London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder have a post-credits scene?
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 July 2012. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
If you liked London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder, try London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music, Few Words, Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season.
Who directed London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) was directed by Danny Boyle and stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh.