The Magic Jacket (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, The Magic Jacket is a drama and adventure film directed by Mihály Szemes, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The poor little Ferkó is trying to enrich his miserable life with imaginary fairy tale figures and superstitious little stories. He suffers from diphtheria, and while he is having a visionary dream, Cinkekirály (Titmouse King) saves him from the claws of the magic Küsmödi. He expects his magic jacket to enable him to know everything at school without having studied.
Who’s in it. The Magic Jacket stars Gábor Szűcs, István Gruber, Ádám Szirtes and Zoltán Gera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Magic Jacket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Jacket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Jacket (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Jacket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Jacket worth watching?
- The Magic Jacket holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Jacket?
- The Magic Jacket stars Gábor Szűcs, István Gruber, Ádám Szirtes, Zoltán Gera and Péter Haumann.
- When was The Magic Jacket released?
- The Magic Jacket was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.