Magician (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Magician is a drama film directed by František Vláčil, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A narration of episodes from the life of the famous Czech poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. Throughout the film, we witness a deep analysis of Mácha's complex character (his relation to another Czech writer of the time Josef Kajetán Tyl, his unbearable jealousy, his solitude, his attitude to nature,etc.) on the well-depicted historical background with all its particularities.
Who’s in it. Magician stars Jiří Schwarz as Karel Hynek Mácha, Veronika Žilková as Lori Somková, Marta Vančurová as Márinka and Petr Čepek as Ledvina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Magician has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magician tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magician (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magician worth watching?
- Magician holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magician?
- Magician stars Jiří Schwarz, Veronika Žilková, Marta Vančurová, Petr Čepek and Jan Hrušínský.
- When was Magician released?
- Magician was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.