Magpie

2024·Movie
1h 30min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The darkest secrets always come to light.

A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.
Showbiz DramaPsychological ThrillerSatiricalContemporaryIntriguing MysterySocial CommentaryComplex NarrativeCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Magpie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magpie legally?

Magpie is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Magpie worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Magpie rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Magpie?

1 h 30 min

Magpie runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Magpie?

Critics75
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Magpie much the same way.

What language is Magpie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Magpie?

31ATCACICMDEDKFIGBGGGHGQIEKEMG+17

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Magpie in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Magpie use?

Absurdly Youthful MotherContinuously Crying ChildThe Ending Changes EverythingHome-Early SurpriseHome Porn MovieInstant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!The Three Faces of EveSymbolic Glass HouseShout-OutSaying Too MuchMost Writers Are WritersA Man Is Always Eager

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Magpie, including Absurdly Youthful Mother, Continuously Crying Child, The Ending Changes Everything.

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