Magnus (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Magnus is a documentary film directed by Benjamin Ree, running about 76 minutes. “Child. Genius. Champion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
Who’s in it. Magnus stars Magnus Carlsen as Himself, Viswanathan Anand as Himself, Henrik Carlsen as Himself and Espen Agdestein as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Magnus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magnus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnus tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magnus (2016)?
- In US, Magnus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magnus worth watching?
- Magnus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magnus?
- Magnus stars Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein and Ellen Carlsen.
- When was Magnus released?
- Magnus was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.