The Golden Compass is a 2007 fantasy adventure film written and directed by Chris Weitz that is based on Philip Pullman’s 1995 novel Northern Lights. The plot follows Lyra, who joins a tribe of sailors on a journey to the far North in pursuit of children kidnapped by the Gobblers, a group supported by the Magisterium, the universe’s rulers.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Golden Compass via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Golden Compass available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Golden Compass is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The plot follows Lyra Belacqua, a 12-year-old girl who sets out to save her best friend and ends up on an amazing mission to save not only her own world, but also ours and others. This story is filled with interest, depth, and mystery, and it depicts the unending conflict of good vs. evil – and the power of one young girl to heal a rip in the fabric of the universe.
The main cast includes:
- Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua
- Nicole Kidman as Mrs. Coulter
- Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel
- Sam Elliott as Lee Scoresby
- Eva Green as Serafina Pekkala
- Jim Carter as John Faa and
- Clare Higgins as Ma Costa among others.
Watch The Golden Compass streaming via HBO Max
The Golden Compass is available to watch on HBO Max. Renamed Max, the streamer combines HBO’s library of original shows with Discovery Plus programming, as well as a massive catalog of blockbuster films and TV shows.
You can watch the movie via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Golden Compass synopsis is as follows:
“In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
