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Ordinary Magic

1993Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes–60%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Giles Walker
Written by
Jefferson Lewis, Malcolm Bosse
Produced by
Paul Stephens
Music by
Mychael Danna

Everyone

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Facts

October 20, 1993 · 1 h 43 min · Drama

Released
October 20, 1993
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ordinary Magic?"

Questions about Ordinary Magic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ordinary Magic?

HooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, Ordinary Magic is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Ordinary Magic worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 51).

Is Ordinary Magic okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Ordinary Magic?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Ordinary Magic?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.