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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011): Cast

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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is a 2011 drama directed by Paul A. Kaufman, starring Paul McGillion as Pete Rowling, Janet Kidder and Emily Holmes. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Paul A. Kaufman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story About?

The premise of Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story without spoilers.

The documentary offers an intimate portrait of Rowling’s early life, illustrating how her modest upbringing and vivid imagination as a child, combined with the challenges of adolescence, shaped her outlook. It also explores the deep personal loss of her mother and how that sorrow sparked the creation of the Harry Potter books.

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Cast & crew

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story Cast & Characters

Paul McGillion leads the cast as Pete Rowling, with Janet Kidder as Anne Rowling and Emily Holmes as Diane Rowling. Directed by Paul A. Kaufman; 23 actors are credited in all.

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More from Paul A. Kaufman

More films directed by Paul A. Kaufman, best-rated first: Butter, Christmas on the Vine, A Very Vintage Christmas and Christmas Homecoming.

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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story.

Magic Beyond Words - The J.K Rowling Story
Cars

Cars in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story

19 cars on screen, including the 1968 Daimler Limousine and the 1962 Morris Oxford Series VI.

All 19 cars
  • 1968 Daimler Limousine in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story 1968 Daimler Limousine Minor role
  • 1962 Morris Oxford Series VI in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story 1962 Morris Oxford Series VI Minor role
  • unknown in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story unknown Minor role
  • Volkswagen Golf II Typ 19E in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story Volkswagen Golf II Typ 19E Minor role
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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Magic Beyond Words - The JK Rowling Story” and “Magia más allá de las palabras”.

Also known as
  • Magic Beyond Words - The JK Rowling Story
  • Magia más allá de las palabras
  • JK Rowling - la magie des mots
  • A J.K. Rowling-sztori
  • Magická slova: Příběh J. K. Rowlingové
  • Magic Beyond Words - Die zauberhafte Geschichte der J.K. Rowling
  • Магия слов: История Дж.К. Роулинг
  • Магията отвъд думите: Историята на Дж. К. Роулинг
  • Parole magiche - La storia di J.K. Rowling
  • J.K. Rowling: La magie des mots
  • 超越文字的魔法
  • Magické slová: Pribeh J. K. Rowlingovej
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  • Magia Além das Palavras: A História de J.K. Rowling
  • JK羅琳的魔法奇蹟
  • Vārdu maģija: Džoanna Roulinga. Neoficiālā biogrāfija

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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story released?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story was released on July 18, 2011.

Who directed Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story was directed by Paul A. Kaufman.

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Who is in the cast of Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story stars Paul McGillion as Pete Rowling, Janet Kidder as Anne Rowling and Emily Holmes as Diane Rowling, among 23 credited actors.

Does Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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