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The Magic of Belle Isle

2012Movie1 h 49 minPG

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A re-coming of age story.

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Small Town Charm
  • Rediscovering Passion
  • Family Bonding
  • Writer's Journey
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Gentle Romance
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Inspirational

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Rob Reiner
Music by
Marc Shaiman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 6, 2012 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
July 6, 2012
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$123,821
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Magic of Belle Isle?"

Questions about The Magic of Belle Isle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Magic of Belle Isle?

In the United States, The Magic of Belle Isle streams on Netflix, Prime, and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is The Magic of Belle Isle worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Magic of Belle Isle okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Magic of Belle Isle make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Magic of Belle Isle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.