Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.

Some versions contain a second disc with special features.

Title from container.

Director of photography, Henry Braham ; editors, Peter Honess, Anne V. Coates, Kevin Tent ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; senior visual effects supervisor, Michael Fink.

Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig.

In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereophonic surround, DVD-9.

This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.

English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.