Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Doctor Strange is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 23,949 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 115 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of English fantasy with an adventure streak. That score holds across 23,949 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 23,949 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Scott Derrickson
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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