The Great Wall Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 13, 2017

The Great Wall

Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 Theaters

Matt Damon leads humanity’s greatest fight for survival.

Director: Yimou Zhang

Starring: Matt Damon • Pedro Pascal • Willem Dafoe • Andy Lau • Tian Jing

PG-13 Action N/A

3.5 / 5

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Matt Damon leads humanity’s greatest fight for survival.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: When a mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) is imprisoned within The Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of our world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army of elite warriors to confront this unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Great Wall.

Matt Damon
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Pedro Pascal
Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Freaky Tales
Willem Dafoe
The Legend Of Ochi, Nosferatu
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Andy Lau
I Did It My Way, House of Flying Daggers
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Tian Jing
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Ryan Cheng

Crew Behind the Film

The The Great Wall behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Yimou Zhang last directed A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop. The film's writer Marshall Herskovitz last wrote Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and In the Heart of the Sea.

Director: Yimou Zhang
Screenwriter: Marshall Herskovitz
Producers: Charles Roven
Thomas Tull

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Atlas Entertainment; Legendary East; Legendary Pictures

Production Details

What we know about the The Great Wall movie production.

Key Facts

The first English language production for Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers).

Production Updates for The Great Wall

Oct 2016

Completed

Changed The Great Wall movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Principal photography of the film began on March 30, 2015, on location in Qingdao. Wrapped in July 2015.

Jun 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Aug 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of fantasy action violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Great Wall Project
Language: English

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Watch official The Great Wall movie trailers and clips.

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The Great Wall

Teaser Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Great Wall was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 17, 2017. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Fist Fight, A Cure for Wellness and XX. Additional information: 2D/3D.