The Magic Christian (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1969, The Magic Christian is a comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath, running about 92 minutes. “The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.
Who’s in it. The Magic Christian stars Peter Sellers as Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE, Ringo Starr as Youngman Grand, Esq., Isabel Jeans as Dame Agnes Grand and Caroline Blakiston as Hon. Esther Grand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Magic Christian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Christian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Christian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Christian (1969)?
- In US, The Magic Christian is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Christian worth watching?
- The Magic Christian holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Christian?
- The Magic Christian stars Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Isabel Jeans, Caroline Blakiston and Wilfrid Hyde-White.
- When was The Magic Christian released?
- The Magic Christian was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.