The Magician (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, The Magician is a drama and crime film directed by Terry Winsor, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. For more than a year in the early 1980s, police at Scotland Yard watched the build-up of a potentially massive threat to the stability of British society – a flood of the most perfect counterfeit currency ever produced. Unchecked, the tide of fake money could have destabilized the economy, the Bank of England and even the Government.
Who’s in it. The Magician stars Clive Owen as George Byrne, Jay Acovone as David Katz, Peter Howitt and Jennifer Caldvert.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. 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 (1993)?
- In US, The Magician is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magician?
- The Magician stars Clive Owen, Jay Acovone, Peter Howitt and Jennifer Caldvert.
- When was The Magician released?
- The Magician was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.