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Magic Magic (2013): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Magic Magic is a 2013 thriller directed by Sebastián Silva. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $167.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
worldwide gross
$167.3M
Metascore
59
Magic Magic (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Sebastián Silva
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$7M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Magic Magic About?

The premise of Magic Magic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While visiting a remote island in South America, Alicia finds her trip spiraling into a terrifying ordeal when her cousin Sarah unexpectedly leaves. Surrounded by Sarah’s acquaintances, including the enigmatic Brink, Alicia’s sense of security unravels. As she grapples with a growing unease, the line between reality and hallucination becomes increasingly blurred, plunging her into a desperate fight for survival and questioning her own sanity.

Magic Magic Themes & Keywords

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  • stripper
  • male bonding
  • nightclub
  • male stripper
  • dancing
  • bare chested male
  • sequel
  • tank top
  • strip show
  • undressing
  • man undresses
  • beach
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  • muscular
  • car accident
  • singer
  • throwing a cell phone out a car window
  • male friendship
  • stage
  • party
  • obscene hand gesture
  • stripping
  • strip dance
  • dance scene
  • kiss
  • tampa
  • character name as title
  • nickname as title
  • man wears underwear
  • man wears a tank top
  • dance movie
  • sex comedy
  • gentle cinema
  • reference to penis size
  • reference to penis
  • reference to pubic hair
  • brief male nudity
  • shaved chest
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • man drops his towel
  • skinny dipping
  • glitter
  • flirting
  • convenience store
  • master of ceremonies
  • concussion
  • hospital
  • car crash
  • van
  • road trip
Where to watch

Where to Watch Magic Magic

Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Magic Magic

Directed by Sebastián Silva.

Ratings

Magic Magic Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Magic Magic 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Magic Magic Plot Summary

What happens in Magic Magic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Three years after leaving his career as a stripper, Mike, portrayed by Channing Tatum, has started anew by running his own furniture business. His tranquil life is disrupted when he receives an unexpected call from Tarzan, played by Kevin Nash, conveying the shocking news that Dallas is “gone.” Initially believing that his former boss has died, Mike rushes to a hotel only to realize that his friends, the remaining Kings of Tampa, are having a blast at a pool party. The revelation hits him hard: Dallas has left to start a new show in Macau, taking “The Kid” along with him. The Kings propose an exhilarating plan to conclude their careers on a high note by attending a stripping convention in Myrtle Beach.

Full summary

The whole story of Magic Magic, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Magic Magic Box Office & Budget

Magic Magic grossed $167.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 24 times what it cost. $113.8 million came from the US and Canada and $53.5 million (32%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$167.3M

24× its budget

US & Canada
$113.8M
International
$53.5M
Budget
$7M
US & Canada 68% Rest of the world 32%
Videos

Magic Magic Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Magic Magic.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Magic Magic?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Magic Magic

11 cars on screen, including the 2012 Ford F-150 and the 2011 BMW 5 F10.

All 11 cars
  • 2012 Ford F-150 in Magic Magic 2012 Ford F-150 Main role
  • 2011 BMW 5 F10 in Magic Magic 2011 BMW 5 F10 Minor role
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD in Magic Magic 2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Minor role
  • 1992 Toyota Camry in Magic Magic 1992 Toyota Camry Minor role

Seen Magic Magic?

FAQ

Magic Magic FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Magic Magic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Magic Magic?

Magic Magic runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Magic Magic released?

Magic Magic was released on July 26, 2013.

Who directed Magic Magic?

Magic Magic was directed by Sebastián Silva.

More films by Sebastián Silva

Where can I watch Magic Magic?

In the US, Magic Magic is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Magic Magic make at the box office?

Magic Magic grossed $167.3 million worldwide ($113.8 million domestic, $53.5 million international) on a budget of $7 million.

How is Magic Magic rated?

Magic Magic has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does Magic Magic have a post-credit scene?

No. Magic Magic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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