---
title: "Doctor Strange"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-strange-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 284052
imdb_id: "tt1211837"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 23567
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Doctor Strange (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-strange-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt, the fantasy, adventure, and action film was released in the United States on November 4, 2016. The story follows a brilliant but arrogant surgeon whose career is destroyed. He subsequently gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil. On the surface, the film pushes the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a bold new direction by eschewing usual stories of technology. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes and carries a PG-13 rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brilliant surgeon discovers a hidden world of magic after a life-altering career setback."

### Why Watch
- visually inventive sequences
- compelling character transformation

### Caveats & Content Note
- fast-paced narrative
- complex lore
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains fantasy-based action violence and intense imagery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action, mystical, cinematic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Derrickson
- **Networks / Studios**: Marvel Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *Dr. Stephen Strange*
- **Chiwetel Ejiofor** as *Mordo*
- **Rachel McAdams** as *Dr. Christine Palmer*
- **Benedict Wong** as *Wong*
- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *Kaecilius*
- **Tilda Swinton** as *The Ancient One*
- **Michael Stuhlbarg** as *Dr. Nicodemus West*
- **Benjamin Bratt** as *Jonathan Pangborn*
- **Scott Adkins** as *Lucian / Strong Zealot*
- **Zara Phythian** as *Brunette Zealot*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A surgeon learns to defend the world against evil after training with a sorcerer.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a brilliant but arrogant surgeon.

### Q: Is this a fantasy film?
Yes, the story centers on a sorcerer and the mastery of magic.

### Q: Does the protagonist change?
The character experiences a transformation after his career is destroyed.

### Q: What is the tone?
The film features a mix of action and supernatural elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Doctor Strange — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284052)
- [Doctor Strange (2016 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange_(2016_film))
- [Doctor Strange movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/doctor-strange-2016)

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