Movie

Magic

“A terrifying love story.”

★ 6.8(322)19781h 47m

Magic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Attenborough
Release date: 1978-11-08
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $23,800,000
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Joseph E. Levine Productions

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About Magic

Magic is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Horror genres, directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret and Burgess Meredith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 322 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Magic in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Corky Withers/Fats (voice)

Ann-Margret

Peggy Ann Snow

Burgess Meredith

Ben Greene

Ed Lauter

Duke

E.J. André

Merlin

Jerry Houser

Cab Driver

David Ogden Stiers

George Todson

Lillian Randolph

Sadie

Joe Lowry

Club M.C.

Robert Hackman

Father

Mary Munday

Mother

Beverly Sanders

Laughing Lady

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmagictelepathy1970salter egoventriloquistevil dolldead bodymadnesssplit personalityhigh school sweetheartventriloquist's dummyventriloquismmagicianpsychological horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Magic in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Magic on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Magic on Netflix?+

Magic is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is Magic?+

Magic has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Magic?+

Magic stars Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter and E.J. André.

When did Magic come out?+

Magic is a 1978 movie directed by Richard Attenborough.

What genre is Magic?+

Magic is Drama and Horror film.

Who directed Magic?+

Magic was directed by Richard Attenborough.