Magic of Spell (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 8.5

Magic of Spell poster

Released in 1988, Magic of Spell is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Chiu Chung-Hing, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Peach Boy and his mother live in a village. One day, there is a young man that suddenly comes to the village and asks Peach Boy to be his teacher because. At the same time, the elder of the devil palace wants to set Peach Boy to the deathtrap. They grasp children in order to have better martial arts skills. Peach Boy becomes righteous and indignant, he decides to exorcise the demons, but unexpectedly, his mother is killed by the devil. The battle between Peach Boy and the devil is unavoidable... (taken from the VCD release)

Who’s in it. Magic of Spell stars Lam Siu-Lau as Peach Boy, Ku Pao-ming and Ching Wei Shen.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Magic of Spell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magic of Spell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magic of Spell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Magic of Spell (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magic of Spell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Magic of Spell worth watching?
Magic of Spell holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Magic of Spell?
Magic of Spell stars Lam Siu-Lau, Ku Pao-ming and Ching Wei Shen.
When was Magic of Spell released?
Magic of Spell was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.