The Great Magician (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, The Great Magician is a drama and mystery film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. In the years after the Revolution, China broken up into fiefdoms held by warlords, who are busy fighting each other. One warlord has imprisoned a girl and wants her to be his seventh wife, but he's too honorable to force her. The local revolutionaries wants to kill him and bring back the republic. But when a stranger returns from abroad with mastery of magic to recover the girl he loved, who is tricking whom and who will win at the end?
Who’s in it. The Great Magician stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Zhang Xian, Lau Ching-Wan as General Bully Lei, Zhou Xun as Liu Yin and Wang Xichao as General Lei's Aide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Great Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Magician tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Magician (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Magician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Magician worth watching?
- The Great Magician holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Magician?
- The Great Magician stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Lau Ching-Wan, Zhou Xun, Wang Xichao and Paul Chun Pui.
- When was The Great Magician released?
- The Great Magician was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.