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The Magic Christian

1969Movie1 h 32 minNR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares or romance.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Joseph McGrath
Produced by
Denis O'Dell
Music by
Ken Thorne

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Facts

December 12, 1969 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
December 12, 1969
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

More Dakka, Serial Escalation, Foreshadowing +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Magic Christian?"

Questions about The Magic Christian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Magic Christian?

In the United States, The Magic Christian streams on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Magic Christian worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (52).

Will The Magic Christian make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

What tropes does The Magic Christian use?

More DakkaSerial EscalationForeshadowingMan of Wealth and TasteVehicle TitleScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Comedic SociopathyEveryone Has StandardsMoney FetishManly GayOpening MonologueThere Is No Kill Like Overkilland 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including More Dakka, Serial Escalation, and Foreshadowing.