
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
David Yates, 2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Newt Scamander (J.K. Rowling), 2001
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a movie directed by David Yates in 2016 and based on the book of the same name by Newt Scamander (J. K. Rowling), first published in 2001. The movie features Eddie Redmayne, Sam Redford, Scott Goldman, Tim Bentinck, Tristan Tait, Colin Farrell, and others.
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Storyline
In 1926, British wizard and magizoologist Newton Newt Scamander arrives in New York City. Attempting to recapture a Niffler that escaped from his suitcase of magical creatures, Newt meets No-Maj Jacob Kowalski, an aspiring baker, and they unwittingly swap suitcases.
Movie vs Book

Year
2016
Minutes
132
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
Movie
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Director: David Yates
Country: UK
Year: 2016
Length: 2h12m
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Year
2001
Pages
123
Book Rate
7.94
S: Goodreads
Book
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Author: Newt Scamander, (J.K. Rowling)
Country: UK
First published in: 2001
Length: 123 pages
Genre: Fiction
Book series: Hogwarts Library
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