The Magician (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, The Magician is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Kim Dae-seung, running about 122 minutes. “As I lay my eyeson you the magic begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Princess in the Joseon Dynasty travels to the Qing Dynasty to marry. On the way to there, she meets a young magician and falls in love with him.
Who’s in it. The Magician stars Yoo Seung-ho as Hwan-hee, Go Ah-ra as Princess Cheong-myung, Lee Kyung-young as Ahn Dong-hwi and Jo Yoon-hee as Bo-eum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magician 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 Magician (2015)?
- In US, The Magician is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magician worth watching?
- The Magician holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magician?
- The Magician stars Yoo Seung-ho, Go Ah-ra, Lee Kyung-young, Jo Yoon-hee and Kwak Do-won.
- When was The Magician released?
- The Magician was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.