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Where to watch Magic(1978)

Movie · 1978 · 1h 47m · Drama, Horror

In the United States, Magic is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Screambox, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream Magic

Availability in United States

Included with subscription

  • Prime VideoPrime Video
  • PhiloPhilo
  • AMC+AMC+
  • ShudderShudder
  • Night Flight PlusNight Flight Plus
  • ScreamboxScreambox
  • Shout! FactoryShout! Factory

Free

  • The Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
  • KanopyKanopy
  • Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory TV
  • YouTube FreeYouTube Free
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • DarkroomDarkroom
  • FawesomeFawesome
  • CineverseCineverse
  • Midnight PulpMidnight Pulp
  • Tubi TVTubi TV
  • Amazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player

Rent

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home

Buy

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  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Magic plot summary

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.

Details

Release date
November 8, 1978
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Drama, Horror
Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 · 334 votes

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Cast

  • Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsCorky Withers / Fats (voice)
  • Ann-MargretAnn-MargretPeggy Ann Snow
  • Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithBen Greene
  • Ed LauterEd LauterDuke
  • E.J. AndréE.J. AndréMerlin
  • Jerry HouserJerry HouserCab Driver
  • David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersGeorge Todson
  • Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphSadie
  • Joe LowryClub M.C.
  • Robert HackmanFather

FAQ

Where can I watch Magic?

In the United States, Magic is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Screambox, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy Magic?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is Magic?

Magic runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).

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