The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by David Lister, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Every hundred years, the evil sorceress Morgana returns to claim Fingall's talisman from Merlin, with which she intends to destroy the world. For the last fourteen hundred years she has failed... now she intends to conquer all. Young Ben Clark moves with his parents to a new town, where he befriends his elderly magician neighbor, Milner. Ben has a natural talent for magic and wants to learn all that he can from this old man. Ben carries the same scar as the original staff-bearer 1,400 years before. Both Morgana and Milner, who is revealed to be Merlin, see this as a sign that this time, the battle between good and evil will be stronger and harder than ever. Ben must make his own choice between good and evil as he is drawn into a battle and must draw on his own spirit and magic to decide which path to follow and hence, the fate of the world as we know it.
Who’s in it. The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Kelly LeBrock as Morgana, Robert Davi as Merlin / Milner, Byron Taylor as Ben Clark and Greg Melvill-Smith as Mike Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Sorcerer's Apprentice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sorcerer's Apprentice 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sorcerer's Apprentice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice worth watching?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Kelly LeBrock, Robert Davi, Byron Taylor, Greg Melvill-Smith and Anne Power.
- When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.