The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter is a drama and romance film directed by Morten Henriksen, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark secrets and repressed memories start to emerge, amidst the love between father and daughter, man and woman.
Who’s in it. The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter stars Rolf Lassgård as Selander, Ole Lemmeke as Friedrich Meisner, Johanna Sällström as Maria and Gard B. Eidsvold as Dr. Stenius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter worth watching?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter stars Rolf Lassgård, Ole Lemmeke, Johanna Sällström, Gard B. Eidsvold and Robert Skjærstad.
- When was The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter released?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.