The Magic Flute (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, The Magic Flute is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Giulio Gianini, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Emanuele Luzzati was a talented artist, director and animator. One of his best known short films was 1978’s The Magic Flute set to the music from Mozart’s two-act opera. As a stage director, Luzzati had mounted a lavish 1963 full-scale production of the opera and fell in love with the music and the story. His animated The Magic Flute, made fifteen years later, was met with glowing reviews and multiple awards. He followed the completion of the film with a children’s picture book that succinctly retells the story. (by Joseph Crisalli)
Who’s in it. The Magic Flute stars Marcello Barteli as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Magic Flute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Flute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
- The Magic Flute holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Flute?
- The Magic Flute stars Marcello Barteli.
- When was The Magic Flute released?
- The Magic Flute was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.