The Magnificent One (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1973, The Magnificent One is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A writer of pulp fiction imagines himself as the dashing hero and his English neighbor as his love interest.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent One stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as François Merlin / Bob Saint-Clar, Jacqueline Bisset as Christine / Tatiana, Vittorio Caprioli as Georges Charron / Karpof and Hans Meyer as Colonel Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Magnificent One has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent One tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent One (1973)?
- In US, The Magnificent One is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent One worth watching?
- The Magnificent One holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent One?
- The Magnificent One stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacqueline Bisset, Vittorio Caprioli, Hans Meyer and Monique Tarbès.
- When was The Magnificent One released?
- The Magnificent One was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.