The Magic of the Kite (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1958, The Magic of the Kite is an adventure and family film directed by Wang Jiayi, running about 82 minutes. “Come fly with Peter and Nicole and the Chinese wizard on an exciting adventure to the ends of the earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Come fly with Peter and Nicole and the Chinese wizard on an exciting adventure to the ends of the earth.
Who’s in it. The Magic of the Kite stars Patrick de Bardine as Pierrot, Sylviane Rozenberg as Nicole, Gérard Szymanski as Bébert and Gabrielle Fontan as the concierge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Magic of the Kite sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic of the Kite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic of the Kite tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic of the Kite (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic of the Kite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic of the Kite worth watching?
- The Magic of the Kite holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic of the Kite?
- The Magic of the Kite stars Patrick de Bardine, Sylviane Rozenberg, Gérard Szymanski, Gabrielle Fontan and Guy Delorme.
- When was The Magic of the Kite released?
- The Magic of the Kite was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.