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Magic in the Moonlight

2014·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Set in the 1920s French Riviera, a master magician is commissioned to try and expose a psychic as a fraud.
1920s French RivieraRomantic ComedyMaster MagicianPsychic InvestigationWitty BanterPeriod Piece CharmLighthearted MysteryEscapist EntertainmentCharming Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Magic in the Moonlight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magic in the Moonlight legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Magic in the Moonlight worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Magic in the Moonlight rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Magic in the Moonlight?

1 h 38 min

Magic in the Moonlight runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Magic in the Moonlight?

Critics54
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Magic in the Moonlight much the same way.

Was Magic in the Moonlight a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$51 million

Yes. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Magic in the Moonlight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Magic in the Moonlight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Magic in the Moonlight in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Magic in the Moonlight use?

Phony PsychicGenre ThrowbackNo Historical Figures Were HarmedStage MagicianShout-OutCaught in the RainBreak-Up/Make-Up ScenarioBelligerent Sexual TensionBetty and VeronicaChair RevealThe Roaring '20sPlot-Driven Breakdownand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Magic in the Moonlight, including Phony Psychic, Genre Throwback, No Historical Figures Were Harmed.