The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1995, The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Zoran Perisic, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Stuck in their late Grandfather's country cottage with no TV, Anthea, Robert and Chris are resigned to a boring week until they find a mouldy old carpet and a strange golden egg. But when the egg accidentally falls into the bonfire, it hatches into the mythical firebird, the Gloden Phoenix. So begins an amazing journey and the adventure of a lifetime, as the Phoenix takes them to a land of enchantment, magic and fantasy - via a magic flying carpet. Written by L.H. Wong
Who’s in it. The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet stars Peter Ustinov as Grandfather / Phoenix (voice), Dee Wallace as Mother, Timothy Hegeman as Chris and Laura Kamrath as Anthea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet (1995)?
- In US, The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet worth watching?
- The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet?
- The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet stars Peter Ustinov, Dee Wallace, Timothy Hegeman, Laura Kamrath and Nick Klein.
- When was The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet released?
- The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.