Magic

Name: Magic
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 1978-11-08
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter, E.J. André

1978·Movie·R·107 min·★ 6.8(326)

Drama Horror More English titles

“A terrifying love story.”

A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

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Where to watch Magic in United States

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Where is Magic streaming around the world?

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United States	Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Canada	Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp	Apple TV Store
France	—	Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube
Spain	Filmin	—
Brazil	Looke, NetMovies	—

About Magic

Magic is a 1978 English-language drama and horror film directed by Richard Attenborough. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Magic was produced by Joseph E. Levine Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 8, 1978, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.

Director: Richard Attenborough
Writers: William Goldman
Release date: November 8, 1978
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $24 million
Production: Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox

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Magic cast & crew

Magic was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by William Goldman.

The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Corky Withers / Fats (voice), Ann-Margret as Peggy Ann Snow, Burgess Meredith as Ben Greene, Ed Lauter as Duke, E.J. André as Merlin, and Jerry Houser as Cab Driver.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by C.O. Erickson and Richard P. Levine.

Is Magic worth watching?

Magic holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 326 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and horror, Magic is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Magic

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