The Magic Serpent (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, The Magic Serpent is an action and fantasy film directed by Tetsuya Yamauchi, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and his wizard friend Oroki-maru. The young prince Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Ten years later, Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents and the wizard's death with his magic powers he learned from the wizard. He kills Yuki Daijo but then must battle Oroki-maru in a battle to the death.
Who’s in it. The Magic Serpent stars Hiroki Matsukata as Ikazuchi-Maru / Jiraiya, Tomoko Ogawa as Sunate, Ryutaro Otomo as Orochi-Maru and Bin Amatsu as Daijô Yûki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Magic Serpent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Serpent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Serpent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Serpent (1966)?
- In GB, The Magic Serpent is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Serpent worth watching?
- The Magic Serpent holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Serpent?
- The Magic Serpent stars Hiroki Matsukata, Tomoko Ogawa, Ryutaro Otomo, Bin Amatsu and Nobuo Kaneko.
- When was The Magic Serpent released?
- The Magic Serpent was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.