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Practical Magic

1998·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , fantasy movie: , but never childish.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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For two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all.

Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
Gothic Romantic FantasySisterhood and Magic90s Nostalgia CoreWhimsical yet DarkIconic SoundtrackFeminist ReclamationSupernatural DramaComfort Movie ClassicVisual Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

Practical Magic
Practical Magic (1998)
GoodWatch score 53
Practical Magic 2
Practical Magic 2 (2026)
GoodWatch score 52

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Where can I stream Practical Magic?

In the United States, Practical Magic streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 118 other countries.

Is Practical Magic worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is there a sequel to Practical Magic?

  1. Practical Magic (1998)
  2. Practical Magic 2 (2026)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Practical Magic 2 (2026).

Is Practical Magic okay for kids?

PG-13NuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Practical Magic good for date night?

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

Will Practical Magic make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

What tropes does Practical Magic use?

Danger Takes a BackseatHereditary CurseAsshole VictimWould Hit a GirlInternalized CategorismDevil in Plain SightCool AuntRedhead in GreenRedheads Are RavishingLeit MotifFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingSerial Killerand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 tropes for it, including Danger Takes a Backseat, Hereditary Curse, and Asshole Victim.