Magnús (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Magnús is a comedy and drama film directed by Þráinn Bertelsson, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Magnús is a 45-year-old lawyer, whose routine is upset by the personal news that he is suffering from cancer. This causes Magnús to stop and think about himself, his life and his family. If his life is going to end sooner than he expected, he wants to know how much it's been worth to him. Has life been worth living? Is it worth fighting for; is it worth a struggle against death? He takes a look at his family, a group of ordinary people, who are the colourful heroes of everyday life, struggling along in a world far removed from the world of high finance, power politics and international intrigues, but yet to them their lives are lives of high adventure. Those adventures, from the sublime to the ridiculous, form the storyline of the film, told against the background of Magnús' dilemma.
Who’s in it. Magnús stars Egill Ólafsson as Magnús, Þórhallur Sigurðsson as Theódór Ólafsson, Guðrún Gísladóttir as Helena Ólafsdóttir and Jón Sigurbjörnsson as Ólafur Theódórsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Magnús 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 Magnús page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnús tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magnús (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magnús change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magnús worth watching?
- Magnús holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magnús?
- Magnús stars Egill Ólafsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Jón Sigurbjörnsson and Margrét Ákadóttir.
- When was Magnús released?
- Magnús was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.