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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story

2011Movie1 h 27 minPG-13

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes33%58%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • J.K. Rowling
  • Harry Potter
  • Inspirational Story
  • Creative Journey
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Historical Fiction
  • Literary History

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Paul A. Kaufman
Written by
Tony Caballero, Jeffrey Berman
Produced by
Ronald Gilbert
Music by
Jeff Toyne

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Facts

July 18, 2011 · 1 h 27 min · PG-13

Released
July 18, 2011
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
49 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?"

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Where can I stream Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story from Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.