Magic in the Moonlight (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Magic in the Moonlight is a 2014 comedy drama starring Colin Firth, Simon McBurney and Hamish Linklater. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $51 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Magic in the Moonlight About?
The premise of Magic in the Moonlight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the glamorous south of France during the 1920s, a skeptical magician is hired to expose a young woman as a fraud. She claims to possess genuine psychic abilities, captivating audiences with her performances. As he investigates, the magician finds himself entangled in a world of jazz, lavish parties, and unexpected romance, forcing him to question his own beliefs and the nature of reality.
Magic in the Moonlight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- magician
- aunt
- press conference
- south of france
- medium
- clairvoyant
- psychic medium
- magic trick
- seance
- misanthropy
- hospital
- prayer
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- childhood friend
- marriage proposal
- car trouble
- thunderstorm
- observatory
- common sense
- superstition
- berlin germany
- chinese costume
- alliterative title
- betrayal by a friend
- betrayal
- faith versus science
- swimming pool
- reference to shakespeare
- reference to the galapagos islands
- solitaire
- quote from shakespeare's hamlet
- charleston
- reference to charles dickens
- forgiveness
- cloudburst
- convertible
- engagement ring
- arbor
- theater
- music hall
- reference to thomas hobbes
- elephant
- illusionist
- magic show
- fiance fiancee relationship
- period drama
- romantic comedy
- france
- belief
- rationality
- reference to god
Magic in the Moonlight Cast
Colin Firth leads the cast, with Simon McBurney and Hamish Linklater.
Magic in the Moonlight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Magic in the Moonlight 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
62 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Magic in the Moonlight Plot Summary
What happens in Magic in the Moonlight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Berlin, Germany, 1928, we find ourselves immersed in the world of Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth), a British illusionist who performs under the alias Wei Ling Soo, a supposed Chinese magician. His captivating tricks, which include making an elephant vanish and a mesmerizing sarcophagus act, enchant the audiences, despite his harsh demeanor towards those working around him. When his old friend, fellow illusionist Howard Burkan (Simon McBurney), approaches him with a curious proposition over drinks, Stanley is intrigued yet skeptical.
Full summary
The whole story of Magic in the Moonlight, scene by scene
Magic in the Moonlight Box Office
Magic in the Moonlight grossed $51 million worldwide. $10.5 million came from the US and Canada and $40.5 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$51M
- US & Canada
- $10.5M
- International
- $40.5M
Magic in the Moonlight Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 2 trailers and 6 clips.
- Trailer Magic In The Moonlight - Main Trailer - Official Warner Bros. UK
- Clip She Won't Fool Me - Official Clip
- Clip Do You Like to Travel - Official Clip
- Clip A Nonbeliever - Official Clip
How Well Do You Know Magic in the Moonlight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Stanley Crawford's stage name?
Cars in Magic in the Moonlight
5 cars on screen, including the 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport and the 1931 Ford Model A.
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1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Main role -
1931 Ford Model A Important role -
1922 Citroën B2 Background role -
Rolls-Royce unknown Background role
Magic in the Moonlight Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “魔幻月光” and “Magia a la luz de la luna”.
- Also known as
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- 魔幻月光
- Magia a la luz de la luna
- Μαγεία στο Σεληνόφως
- 매직 인 더 문라이트
- 魔力月光
- Magia ao Luar
- 情迷月色下
- Магия лунного света
- קסם לאור ירח
- Káprázatos holdvilág
- Sihirli Ay Işığı
- Kouzlo měsíčního svitu
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- Magie în lumina Lunii
- Magia w blasku księżyca
- Магія місячного сяйва
- Màgia a la llum de la lluna
- Магия в полунощ
- マジック・イン・ムーンライト
- Burvestība mēnessgaismā
- Magie au clair de lune
- Mėnesienos magija
- Phép Màu Dưới Ánh Trăng, ჯადოსნობა მთვარის შუქზე
- รักนั้นพระจันทร์ดลใจ
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Magic in the Moonlight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Magic in the Moonlight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Magic in the Moonlight?
Magic in the Moonlight runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Magic in the Moonlight released?
Magic in the Moonlight was released on July 25, 2014.
Who is in the cast of Magic in the Moonlight?
Magic in the Moonlight stars Colin Firth, Simon McBurney and Hamish Linklater, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Magic in the Moonlight make at the box office?
Magic in the Moonlight grossed $51 million worldwide ($10.5 million domestic, $40.5 million international).
How is Magic in the Moonlight rated?
Magic in the Moonlight has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Magic in the Moonlight have a post-credit scene?
No. Magic in the Moonlight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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