The Golden Compass (2007)
A precocious orphan's destiny unfolds in a whimsical parallel universe, leading to an epic, measured adventure.
In a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
How intense is The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Golden Compass feels like
- Tone
- epicwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Golden Compass
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Is The Golden Compass for you?
Is The Golden Compass scary?
Only a little. The Golden Compass has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Golden Compass gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Golden Compass sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Golden Compass OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream The Golden Compass?
The Golden Compass is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does The Golden Compass have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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