Practical Magic (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Practical Magic is a 1998 fantasy comedy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. It is based on Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $46.7 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- Based on
- Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Practical Magic About?
The premise of Practical Magic without spoilers, adapted from Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two sisters, Sally and Gillian Owens, learn they are descendants of witches and possess extraordinary abilities. When Gillian's abusive boyfriend dies, Sally uses accidental magic to bring him back, inadvertently unleashing unforeseen consequences. They must then confront dark forces and learn to control their powers, all while navigating complicated romantic relationships and protecting their family's legacy from a sinister threat.
Practical Magic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- magic
- loss of loved one
- curse
- witch
- persecution
- love
- small town
- tragic event
- widow
- exorcism
- resurrection
- female protagonist
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- aunt niece relationship
- sister sister relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- female bonding
- belladonna
- blood oath
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- grief
- homecoming
- serial killer
- island
- detective
- greenhouse
- sisterhood
- supernatural power
- death of husband
- accidental killing
- abusive boyfriend
- witchcraft
- banishment
- cutting the palm of one's hand
- death in a car accident
- reference to louis l'amour
- rose bush
- happiness
- prejudice
- psychopath
- secret
- suspicion
- voice over narration
- woman in jeopardy
- heterochromia
- poison
- death
- police detective
- family curse
- book of magic
- frog
Practical Magic Cast
Nicole Kidman leads the cast, with Sandra Bullock.
Practical Magic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Practical Magic 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Practical Magic Plot Summary
What happens in Practical Magic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the charming town of Massachusetts, the Owens family has been enveloped in a veil of intrigue for over three hundred years, stemming from their ancestor, Maria Owens. After narrowly escaping execution for witchcraft, Maria was burdened with heartache when the father of her unborn child vanished without a trace. In her grief, she cast a spell intended to shield herself from ever experiencing love again. Little did she know, this enchantment would become a curse for her descendants, heralding doom for any man an Owens woman chose to adore.
Full summary
The whole story of Practical Magic, scene by scene
Practical Magic Box Office & Budget
Practical Magic grossed $46.7 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 62% of what it cost. $46.7 million came from the US and Canada and $354 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$46.7M
62% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $46.7M
- International
- $354
- Budget
- $75M
Practical Magic Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Clip Full Movie Preview
- Clip The Coven
How Well Do You Know Practical Magic?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What was the reason behind Maria Owens' curse on her descendants?
Cars in Practical Magic
29 cars on screen, including the 1971 Oldsmobile 442 and the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series.
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1971 Oldsmobile 442 Important role -
1964 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
Practical Magic Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “巫法闯情关” and “Amour et magie”.
- Also known as
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- 巫法闯情关
- Amour et magie
- Hechizo de Amor
- Prácticamente Magia
- Zauberhafte Schwestern
- Amori & incantesimi
- Átkozott boszorkák
- Aşkın Büyüsü
- Les Ensorceleuses
- Практическая магия
- 超异能快感
- Magická posadnutosť
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- Magiska systrar
- Magia e Sedução
- Magie practică
- קסם מעשי
- Da Magia à Sedução
- Magická posedlost
- Μαγικά Φίλτρα
- Totalna magia
- 프랙티컬 매직
- Љубавне чаролије
- 超異能快感
- Приложна магия
- Lumotut sisaret
- Практична магія
- プラクティカル・マジック
- Praktinė magija
- Čarovnice za vsak dan
- Pràcticament màgia
- สองสาวพลังรักเมจิก
- Ma Thuật Thực Hành
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Practical Magic FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Practical Magic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Practical Magic?
Practical Magic runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Practical Magic released?
Practical Magic was released on October 16, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Practical Magic?
Practical Magic stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.
How much did Practical Magic make at the box office?
Practical Magic grossed $46.7 million worldwide ($46.7 million domestic, $354 international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Practical Magic rated?
Practical Magic has 47 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is Practical Magic based on a book?
Yes. Practical Magic is adapted from Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.
Does Practical Magic have a post-credit scene?
No. Practical Magic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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