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Ordinary Magic

1993·Movie
1h 43min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

When his father dies, Jeffrey is sent to live with his aunt Charlotte in Canada. Once there he leads his aunt and his friends in staging, a non-violent hunger strike to try to save his aunt's house from being demolished to make room for a ski resort.
Family-Friendly DramaCanadian SettingEnvironmental ActivismComing-of-Age ThemesSocial CommentarySmall-Town LifeHeartwarmingNon-Violent Resistance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ordinary Magic legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ordinary Magic worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ordinary Magic?

1 h 43 min

Ordinary Magic runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ordinary Magic?

Critics51
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Ordinary Magic higher (60) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ordinary Magic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Ordinary Magic?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ordinary Magic in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.