The Magic Flute (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, The Magic Flute is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War I, in an unnamed country, a soldier named Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil Sarastro. But all is not as it seems.
Who’s in it. The Magic Flute stars Joseph Kaiser as Tamino, Amy Carson as Pamina, Ben Davis as Papageno and Silvia Moi as Papagena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Magic Flute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Flute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Flute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Flute (2006)?
- In US, The Magic Flute is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
- The Magic Flute holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Flute?
- The Magic Flute stars Joseph Kaiser, Amy Carson, Ben Davis, Silvia Moi and René Pape.
- When was The Magic Flute released?
- The Magic Flute was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.