The Magus (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1968, The Magus is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Guy Green, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.
Who’s in it. The Magus stars Michael Caine as Nicholas Urfe, Anthony Quinn as Maurice Conchis, Candice Bergen as Lily and Anna Karina as Anne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Magus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magus (1968)?
- In US, The Magus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magus worth watching?
- The Magus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magus?
- The Magus stars Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina and Paul Stassino.
- When was The Magus released?
- The Magus was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.