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Doctor Strange

Enter the world of Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a world-famous neurosurgeon whose car accident left him unable to use his hands. As he desperately tries to find a cure to enable his hands to perform operations again, he comes across a world that leads to another dimension. After being taught about the different dimensions and learning about the constant threat that looms on Earth, he began to embrace his role as the humble protector. Taking after the responsibilities of the Ancient One who trained him before her demise, Strange goes on to become the Sorcerer Supreme himself.

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PG-13
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Release Date
November 4, 2016
Runtime
115 minutes
Director
Scott Derrickson
Writers
C. Robert Cargill, Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson
Producers
Charles Newirth, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Stan Lee, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso

Cast

Doctor Strange follows the journey of a brilliant yet arrogant surgeon, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, whose career is derailed. He finds redemption under the tutelage of a mystical sorcerer, learning to harness mystical powers to protect the world from dark forces. Released in 2016, the film expands Marvel's cinematic universe into the realm of mysticism.

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