This spin-off of the Harry Potter franchise jumps back in time to explore the wizarding world of 1926 New York, which is being threatened by both mystical acts of destruction and a group of extremist No-Majs (the American term for Muggles, i.e. those unable to use magic). Author Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) arrives in the city as part of a global study of fantastic beasts, but he gets caught up in this conflict when some of the magical creatures in his care are accidentally released.Rating: PG-13 (for some fantasy action violence)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: David Yates (II)
Written By: J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling
In Theaters: Nov 18, 2016 Wide
On DVD: Mar 28, 2017
Box Office: $233,818,593.00
Runtime: 132 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
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