The Magician
A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.
Where to watch The Magician in United States
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Where is The Magician streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Magician
The Magician is a 1958 Swedish-language drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
The Magician was produced by SF Studios and made in Sweden. It was released on December 26, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers
- Ingmar Bergman
- Release date
- December 26, 1958
- Original language
- Swedish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Sweden
- Production
- SF Studios
The Magician cast & crew
The Magician was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.
The cast features Max von Sydow as Albert Emanuel Vogler, Ingrid Thulin as Manda Vogler, Gunnar Björnstrand as Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health, Naima Wifstrand as Granny Vogler, Bengt Ekerot as Johan Spegel, and Bibi Andersson as Sara Lindqvist.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Erik Nordgren, cinematography is by Gunnar Fischer, and it was produced by Allan Ekelund.
Is The Magician worth watching?
The Magician holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 246 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Magician is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Magician
In United States, you can stream The Magician on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Magician
Max von Sydow
Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulin
Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrand
Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrand
Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerot
Johan Spegel
Bibi Andersson
Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridh
Ottilia
Lars Ekborg
Simson
Toivo Pawlo
Starbeck
Erland Josephson
Consul Egerman
Åke Fridell
Tubal
Sif Ruud
Sofia
The Magician — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Magician in United States?
The Magician is streaming on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Magician on Kanopy?
Yes — The Magician is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Magician in?
The Magician is originally in Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Magician rated?
The Magician is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 246 ratings.
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