The Magician (1958)
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Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Amazon Video | Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
| Sweden | TV4 Play | Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, TriArt Play +1 | Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
| Poland | Amazon Prime Video, CDA | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Magician in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Magician about?
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. The Magician is a Drama movie, released on 1958-12-26, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Magician worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Magician 7.3 out of 10 from 251 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Magician?
In the United States, The Magician streams on Kanopy and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
- 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
- Bibi Andersson as Sara Lindqvist
- Gertrud Fridh as Ottilia
- Lars Ekborg as Simson
- Toivo Pawlo as Starbeck
- Erland Josephson as Consul Egerman
- Åke Fridell as Tubal
- Sif Ruud as Sofia
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Sources
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