The Magic Flute (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2006, The Magic Flute is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Julie Taymor, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Tamino, a handsome prince, and Papageno, a bird-catcher, are sent by the Queen of Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from captivity under the high priest Sarastro. Julie Taymor's abridged, English-language production of the classic Mozart opera.
Who’s in it. The Magic Flute stars Matthew Polenzani as Tamino, Ying Huang as Pamina, Nathan Gunn as Papageno and Erika Miklósa as Queen of the Night, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Magic Flute sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Flute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Flute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Flute (2006)?
- In US, The Magic Flute is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
- The Magic Flute holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic Flute?
- The Magic Flute stars Matthew Polenzani, Ying Huang, Nathan Gunn, Erika Miklósa and René Pape.
- When was The Magic Flute released?
- The Magic Flute was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.