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The Great Wall

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
151K
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Matt Damon in The Great Wall (2016)
Follow the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure.
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In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

  • Director
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Carlo Bernard
    • Doug Miro
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Tian Jing
    • Willem Dafoe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    151K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,216
    629
    • Director
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Carlo Bernard
      • Doug Miro
      • Tony Gilroy
    • Stars
      • Matt Damon
      • Tian Jing
      • Willem Dafoe
    • 582User reviews
    • 277Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos35

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:22
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    Trailer 1:34
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    Trailer 1:34
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    William With The Bow
    Clip 0:59
    William With The Bow
    Fight Off A Tao Tei
    Clip 0:47
    Fight Off A Tao Tei
    The Great Wall: Tovar Confronts William About Staying With The Nameless Order
    Clip 0:46
    The Great Wall: Tovar Confronts William About Staying With The Nameless Order
    The Great Wall: The Nameless Order Consider The Fate Of William And Tovar
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    The Great Wall: The Nameless Order Consider The Fate Of William And Tovar

    Photos658

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    Top cast19

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • William
    Tian Jing
    Tian Jing
    • Commander Lin Mae
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Ballard
    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Strategist Wang
    Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal
    • Tovar
    Hanyu Zhang
    Hanyu Zhang
    • General Shao
    Han Lu
    Han Lu
    • Peng Yong
    Kenny Lin
    Kenny Lin
    • Commander Chen
    Eddie Peng
    Eddie Peng
    • Commander Wu
    Xuan Huang
    Xuan Huang
    • Commander Deng
    Ryan Zheng
    Ryan Zheng
    • Shen
    • (as Zheng Kai)
    Karry Wang
    Karry Wang
    • Emperor
    • (as Junkai Wang)
    Cheney Chen
    Cheney Chen
    • Imperial Officer
    Pilou Asbæk
    Pilou Asbæk
    • Bouchard
    Numan Acar
    Numan Acar
    • Najid
    Johnny Cicco
    Johnny Cicco
    • Rizzetti
    Vicky Yu
    Vicky Yu
    • Lieutenant Xiao Yu
    • (as Xintian Yu)
    Bing Liu
    Bing Liu
    • Lin Mae's 2nd Lieutenant Li Qing
    • Director
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Carlo Bernard
      • Doug Miro
      • Tony Gilroy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For his role as an archer, Matt Damon was trained in Hungary by Lajos Kassai, a world-champion archer.
    • Goofs
      When we're first seeing Lin Mae jumping off of the wall to fight, during her jump in which she has a spear in each hand and does a back-flip, one of the spears can be seen phasing through the rope when the two should have collided.
    • Quotes

      William: I fought for Harold against the Danes. I saved a Duke's life. I fought for him until he died. Fought for Spain against the Franks. Fought for the Franks against the Boulogne. I fought for the Pope. Many flags.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo appears quicker than usual, and after appearing the Earth zooms into China, going all the way to a section of the Great Wall and through a crack in the section.

      During the zoom the Legendary Pictures logo appears (in reverse).
    • Alternate versions
      This film will be released in the Mandarin language separately in English-speaking countries --- that is, at least Australia. Both English and Mandarin versions have been classified.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Express: Episode #14.32 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      At the Border
      Vocal by Zhao Mu-Yang
      Lyrics by Wang Changling
      Melody by Leehom Wang

    User reviews582

    Review
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    8/10

    A Very Entertaining Film

    As a constant film goer I was really impressed with this film. It was entertaining. The story worked well. The acting was great. And the effects were really impressive. I watched it on a big screen in Bangkok and enjoyed the experience. The sound was equally impressive.

    I just can't understand why the really negative reviews abound. Some are cursing it for having foreign actors. Others about the political situation etc. And the poor director is even getting a caning.

    The story is about a legend. And it was wonderful to just sit back and let someone tell a story. I nearly didn't go because of all the bad reviews but I am glad I went and made up my own mind.

    Go and see it.
    • captainpat
    • Dec 28, 2016
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tử Chiến Tường Thành
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Legendary East
      • Atlas Entertainment
      • China Film Co., Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,540,830
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,469,620
      • Feb 19, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $334,933,831
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Auro 11.1
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Sonics-DDP
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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