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Spellbound (2011): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Spellbound is a 2011 romantic horror film directed by Hwang In-ho, starring Lee Min-ki as Ma Jo-goo, Son Ye-jin and Park Cheol-min. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $18.9 million worldwide. Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

Spellbound (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Hwang In-ho
Genres
Horror , Romance , Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spellbound About?

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

When her scariest secret is finally revealed, it shocks everyone. A magician meets an eccentric young woman and asks her to join his magic show. Over the next year he gets to know her offstage, forming a close bond and eventually falling for her, despite the personal problems she continues to carry.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Spellbound

Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Spellbound Cast & Characters

Lee Min-ki leads the cast as Ma Jo-goo, with Son Ye-jin as Kang Yeo-ri and Park Cheol-min as Pil-dong. Directed by Hwang In-ho; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Spellbound Plot Summary

What happens in Spellbound from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jo-goo, a street magician, Lee Min-ki spots a miserable-looking girl named Yeo-ri, Son Ye-jin, in the crowd and she becomes the muse for his daring new act. What starts as a personal spark soon blossoms into a full-blown phenomenon: his “Horror magic show” captures the public’s imagination, turning Jo-goo into a celebrated stage magician with a model girlfriend. In the midst of the rising fame, Yeo-ri herself takes on a unique role, working for Jo-goo and performing as the specter that haunts his performances. The act becomes a runaway success almost overnight, and the pair find themselves navigating a road paved with glittering applause even as they sense something deeper tugging at the threads of their connection.

Full summary

The whole story of Spellbound, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Spellbound Box Office

Spellbound grossed $18.9 million worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.9M

International
$18.9M
Videos

Spellbound Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Spellbound.

SPELLBOUND (English Subtitled Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spellbound?

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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Which actor portrays the street magician Jo‑goo?

Details

Spellbound Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “오싹한 연애” and “O-ssak-han yeon-ae”.

Also known as
  • 오싹한 연애
  • O-ssak-han yeon-ae
  • 恋は命がけ:2011
  • 我的见鬼女友
  • Жуткая любовь
  • Amor Espeluznante
  • Chilling Romance
  • אהבה מכושפת
  • 我的見鬼女友
  • Enfeitiçado
  • 我女友見到鬼
  • Šiurpą kelianti romantika
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  • 恋は命がけ
  • หวานใจยัยเห็นผี
  • مسحور

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FAQ

Spellbound FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

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

How long is Spellbound?

Spellbound runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Spellbound released?

Spellbound was released on December 1, 2011.

Who directed Spellbound?

Spellbound was directed by Hwang In-ho.

More films by Hwang In-ho

Who is in the cast of Spellbound?

Spellbound stars Lee Min-ki as Ma Jo-goo, Son Ye-jin as Kang Yeo-ri and Park Cheol-min as Pil-dong, among 8 credited actors.

Where can I watch Spellbound?

In the US, Spellbound is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Spellbound make at the box office?

Spellbound grossed $18.9 million worldwide.

Does Spellbound have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Spellbound in?

The original language of Spellbound is Korean.

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