Ordinary Magic (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1993, Ordinary Magic is a drama film directed by Giles Walker, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. When his father dies, Jeffrey is sent to live with his aunt Charlotte in Canada. Once there he leads his aunt and his friends in staging, a non-violent hunger strike to try to save his aunt's house from being demolished to make room for a ski resort.
Who’s in it. Ordinary Magic stars Glenne Headly as Charlotte, David Fox as Father / Warren, Paul Anka as Joey Dean and Ryan Reynolds as Ganesh / Jeffrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ordinary Magic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinary Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary Magic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinary Magic (1993)?
- In US, Ordinary Magic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ordinary Magic worth watching?
- Ordinary Magic holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ordinary Magic?
- Ordinary Magic stars Glenne Headly, David Fox, Paul Anka, Ryan Reynolds and Heath Lamberts.
- When was Ordinary Magic released?
- Ordinary Magic was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.