The Magician (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1958, The Magician is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When 'Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater' comes to town, there's bound to be a spectacle. Reading reports of a variety of supernatural disturbances at Vogler's prior performances abroad, the leading townspeople (including the police chief and medical examiner) request that their troupe provide them a sample of their act, before allowing them public audiences. The scientific-minded disbelievers try to expose them as charlatans, but Vogler and his crew prove too clever for them.
Who’s in it. The Magician stars Max von Sydow as Albert Emanuel Vogler, Gunnar Björnstrand as Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health, Ingrid Thulin as Manda Vogler and Bibi Andersson as Sara Lindqvist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Magician has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kanopy and Criterion Channel 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 The Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magician tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magician (1958)?
- In US, The Magician is available to stream on Kanopy and Criterion 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 The Magician worth watching?
- The Magician holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magician?
- The Magician stars Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson and Erland Josephson.
- When was The Magician released?
- The Magician was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.