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The Magician

2015Movie2 h 2 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A romantic, wondrous drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

As I lay my eyes on you the magic begins.

A Princess in the Joseon Dynasty travels to the Qing Dynasty to marry. On the way to there, she meets a young magician and falls in love with him.

Feels like

  • Joseon Dynasty
  • Magician Romance
  • Historical Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Korean Cinema
  • Princess
  • Political Intrigue
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Kim Dae-seung
Written by
Kim Dae-seung, Jo Jung-hwa
Produced by
Jay Choi
Music by
Bang Jun-seok

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Facts

December 30, 2015 · 2 h 2 min · Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Released
December 30, 2015
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$500
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Mad Scientist, Creator Cameo, Credits Gag +9

  • Mad Scientist
  • Creator Cameo
  • Credits Gag
  • That Russian Squat Dance
  • Amusement Park
  • Blood Magic
  • Virgin Sacrifice
  • Hypnotic Eyes
  • Little People Are Surreal
  • Everybody Loves Blondes
  • Collapsing Lair
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Magician?"

Questions about The Magician

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Is The Magician worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Magician good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Magician in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.