Magnet of Doom (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, Magnet of Doom is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Young boxer Michel Maudet is sacked by his manager after a series of match defeats and is forced to look for a new job. He is engaged as secretary to a millionaire named Ferchaux who is in a hurry to flee the country when he discovers he has been implicated in a high-profile fraud.
Who’s in it. Magnet of Doom stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel Maudet, Charles Vanel as Dieudonné Ferchaux, Michèle Mercier as Lou and Stefania Sandrelli as Angie, Hitch-Hiker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Magnet of Doom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magnet of Doom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnet of Doom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magnet of Doom (1963)?
- In US, Magnet of Doom is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magnet of Doom worth watching?
- Magnet of Doom holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magnet of Doom?
- Magnet of Doom stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier, Stefania Sandrelli and Malvina Silberberg.
- When was Magnet of Doom released?
- Magnet of Doom was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.