Magnus (2016)
Overview
From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
Where to watch Magnus
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, ARROW | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | AMC+ | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | DocPlay | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Beamafilm | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Rakuten TV |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | Apple TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD |
| Netherlands | CineMember | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Magnus in 26 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Magnus about?
From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius. Magnus is a Documentary movie, released on 2016-09-09, runtime 76 minutes.
Is Magnus worth watching?
TMDB users rate Magnus 6.9 out of 10 from 63 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Magnus?
In the United States, Magnus streams on Amazon Prime Video and UP Faith & Family 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
Benjamin Ree
Cast
- Magnus Carlsen as Himself
- Viswanathan Anand as Himself
- Henrik Carlsen as Himself
- Espen Agdestein as Himself
- Ellen Carlsen as Herself
- Jon-Ludvig Hammer as Himself
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Sources
Details and the 6.9/10 rating from Magnus on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.