Simon Magus (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, Simon Magus is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Ben Hopkins, running about 101 minutes. “Misfit. Outcast. Turncoat. Prophet. Hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to put curses on crops. When Dovid asks the 'Squire' to sell him some land so he can build a railway station, a ruthless businessman from the neighbouring gentile community uses Simon to find out who wants to buy the land so he can 'persuade' him otherwise
Who’s in it. Simon Magus stars Noah Taylor as Simon, Stuart Townsend as Dovid Bendal, Sean McGinley as Maximillian Hase and Embeth Davidtz as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Simon Magus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon Magus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon Magus 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 Simon Magus (1999)?
- In GB, Simon Magus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon Magus worth watching?
- Simon Magus holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simon Magus?
- Simon Magus stars Noah Taylor, Stuart Townsend, Sean McGinley, Embeth Davidtz and Amanda Ryan.
- When was Simon Magus released?
- Simon Magus was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.