The Magic Flute (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1975, The Magic Flute is a comedy, fantasy, romance and music film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 134 minutes. “We only see Bergman, we only hear Mozart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
Who’s in it. The Magic Flute stars Josef Köstlinger as Tamino, Irma Urrila as Pamina, Håkan Hagegård as Papageno and Elisabeth Erikson as Papagena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Magic Flute has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Flute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Flute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Flute (1975)?
- In US, The Magic Flute is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
- The Magic Flute holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic Flute?
- The Magic Flute stars Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson and Britt-Marie Aruhn.
- When was The Magic Flute released?
- The Magic Flute was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.