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.

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)

Inspire a generation.

★ 7.8/10 July 27, 2012 240 min

Documentary

Director: Danny Boyle  ·  Writers: Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce

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.

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Director

Danny Boyle

Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Self Mike Oldfield Self Kenneth Branagh Isambard Kingdom Brunel J.K. Rowling Self Paul McCartney Self Rowan Atkinson Mr. Bean Daniel Craig James Bond David Beckham Self Emeli Sandé Self Evelyn Glennie Self Simon Rattle Self Dizzee Rascal Self