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Simon Magus (2001): Cast & Ratings

Simon Magus (2001) movie poster

Simon Magus is a 2001 mystery drama directed by Ben Hopkins, starring Noah Taylor and Stuart Townsend. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Metascore
47
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Simon Magus (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Ben Hopkins
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Fantasy , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Simon Magus About?

The premise of Simon Magus without spoilers.

A charismatic Hungarian mystic is called upon by French authorities to investigate a disturbing murder. While exploring the case, he finds himself challenged by a formidable adversary who proposes a dangerous competition: to recreate the incredible illusions of Houdini. This sets off a tense rivalry filled with magic, deception, and a desperate struggle for dominance, where only one will emerge victorious.

Simon Magus Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • sorcerer
  • f rated
  • surrealist
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Simon Magus Cast

Noah Taylor leads the cast, with Stuart Townsend. Directed by Ben Hopkins.

From the director

More from Ben Hopkins

More films directed by Ben Hopkins: In Search of Monsters, Lost in Karastan, The Market: A Tale of Trade and The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz.

Full filmography
Ratings

Simon Magus Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Simon Magus 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Videos

Simon Magus Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Simon Magus.

Simon Magus (2000) | Film4 Trailer

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FAQ

Simon Magus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Simon Magus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Simon Magus?

Simon Magus runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Simon Magus released?

Simon Magus was released on March 9, 2001.

Who directed Simon Magus?

Simon Magus was directed by Ben Hopkins.

More films by Ben Hopkins

Who is in the cast of Simon Magus?

Simon Magus stars Noah Taylor and Stuart Townsend.

How is Simon Magus rated?

Simon Magus has 7.1/10 on IMDb and 47 on Metacritic.

Does Simon Magus have a post-credit scene?

No. Simon Magus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Simon Magus in?

The original language of Simon Magus is French.

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