Doctor Strange
2016, English. Directed by Scott Derrickson.
The impossibilities are endless.
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Doctor Strange is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Scott DerricksonDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchDr. Stephen Strange
- Chiwetel EjioforMordo
- Rachel McAdamsDr. Christine Palmer
- Benedict WongWong
- Mads MikkelsenKaecilius
- Tilda SwintonThe Ancient One
- Michael StuhlbargDr. Nicodemus West
- Benjamin BrattJonathan Pangborn
- Scott AdkinsLucian / Strong Zealot
- Zara PhythianBrunette Zealot
- Alaa SafiTall Zealot
- Katrina DurdenBlonde Zealot
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Derrickson, Jon Spaihts, C. Robert Cargill
- Budget
- $180M
- Box office
- $676M
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What Doctor Strange is based on
Doctor Strange is based on Doctor Strange, a comics character by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee.
Comics character
Doctor Strange
By Steve Ditko and Stan Lee
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Doctor Strange: quick answers
What comes after Doctor Strange?
Next in the series: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).
Is Doctor Strange worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 24,188 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Doctor Strange have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Doctor Strange has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Doctor Strange parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doctor Strange is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Strange on?
Doctor Strange is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Strange?
If you liked Doctor Strange, try Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: The Dark World, Thor.
Who directed Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange (2016) was directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams.
What is Doctor Strange based on?
Doctor Strange is based on Doctor Strange, a comics character by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee.