London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

"Inspire a generation."

2012 4h 0m EN

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7.8

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★7.8TMDB · 79

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Synopsis

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The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

“Inspire a generation.”

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Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
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Mike Oldfield
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Kenneth Branagh
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J.K. Rowling
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Paul McCartney
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Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean
Daniel Craig
James Bond
David Beckham
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Danny Boyle
Writers: Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 240 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Mike Oldfield and Kenneth Branagh carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Inspire a generation.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2305700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Danny Boyle directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 240 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Mike Oldfield and Kenneth Branagh carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Inspire a generation.".
6IMDB entry: tt2305700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.