Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 20,014 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 133 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 13m on it?
2h 13m of English fantasy with an adventure streak. With 20,014 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.3/10 across 20,014 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- invented rules and maps put you off
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Yates
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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