Ordinary Magic (1993): Cast
Ordinary Magic is a 1993 drama directed by Giles Walker, starring Ryan Reynolds as Ganesh / Jeffrey, Glenne Headly and Ron White. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Giles Walker
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ordinary Magic About?
The premise of Ordinary Magic without spoilers.
After his father dies, Jeffrey is sent to live with his aunt Charlotte in Canada. Determined to save her family home from demolition to make way for a ski resort, he spearheads a non‑violent hunger strike, rallying Charlotte and their friends to oppose the developers and protect the property.
Ordinary Magic Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- group
- canada
- bereavement
- coming of age
- satyagraha
- hinduism
- india
- nonviolence
- based on novel
- independent film
Ordinary Magic Cast & Characters
Ryan Reynolds leads the cast as Ganesh / Jeffrey, with Glenne Headly as Charlotte and Ron White as Rick. Directed by Giles Walker; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giles Walker
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Ryan Reynolds as Ganesh / Jeffrey -
Glenne Headly as Charlotte - Ron White as Rick
- J. Winston Carroll as Billy / Police Chief
Also Starring in Ordinary Magic
· 47 more- Jack Duffy Barbershop #1
- Jack Mather Mr. Samuels
- Paul Anka Joey Dean
- Gerry Quigley Phys. Ed Teacher
- Frank Perry Barbershop #3
- Mark Wilson Teacher
- Linda Goranson Mayor's Wife
- Ardon Bess Barbershop #2
- David Fox Father / Warren
- Patrick McKenna TV Reporter
- Catherine Fitch Doctor
- Brian Smith Lenny
- Les Rubie Pinky
- Cara Pifko Lucy
- Dan MacDonald Second Councillor
- Steve Mousseau RCMP Sergeant
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- Henry Jayasena Priest
- Heath Lamberts Mayor
- Christopher Crumb First Hood
- Simon Richards Second Hood
- Denavaka Hamine Vani
- Keith Dinicol Mayor's Sidekick
- George Merner Third Councillor
- Gareth Bennett Pool Kid
- Raja Sumanapala Subish
- James Bulliard Nick
- Robert Windsor George / Councillor
- Sillaiyoor Selvarajan Doctor
- Alana Shields Mayor's Secretary
- Kamalini Selvarajan Indian Teacher
- Anver Jameel Running Boy
- Joe Roncetti Tom
- Annesley DIas Yoga Master
- Dharmadasa Kuruppu Chanting Man
- Hart Massey Student #2
- Thivanka Jayasinghe Ram
- Mervyn Jayathunga Slide Show Man
- Bimal Kanchala Slide Show Boy
- Lushani Mellawa Sumitra
- Morgan McCormick Billiard Girl
- Joanne MacInnes Messenger
- Melissa King Sarah
- Marek K. Daniels Bystander
- Emma Makinson Mayor's Daughter
- Rod Coneybeare Barber
- Santin Gunawardana Landlord
- Jain Dickson Nurse
More from Giles Walker
More films directed by Giles Walker: Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection, Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage, Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift and Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning.
Ordinary Magic Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Niesamowity dzieciak” and “Sıradan Sihir”.
- Also known as
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- Niesamowity dzieciak
- Sıradan Sihir
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Ordinary Magic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ordinary Magic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ordinary Magic?
Ordinary Magic runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Ordinary Magic released?
Ordinary Magic was released on October 20, 1993.
Who directed Ordinary Magic?
Ordinary Magic was directed by Giles Walker.
More films by Giles Walker Who is in the cast of Ordinary Magic?
Ordinary Magic stars Ryan Reynolds as Ganesh / Jeffrey, Glenne Headly as Charlotte and Ron White as Rick, among 51 credited actors.
Does Ordinary Magic have a post-credit scene?
No. Ordinary Magic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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