Strange Magic (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Strange Magic is a 2015 animated musical directed by Gary Rydstrom, starring Maya Rudolph, Elijah Kelley and Kristin Chenoweth. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Gary Rydstrom
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Strange Magic About?
The premise of Strange Magic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dark and grumpy Bog King finds his isolated world disrupted by the arrival of Marianne, whose heartbreak has diminished her magic. As their lives become intertwined, he starts to re-evaluate his cynicism towards love. Simultaneously, Sunny, a spirited young elf, sets out on a journey to gather primrose petals, sparking a chain of surprising events and enchanting discoveries in this musical fantasy.
Strange Magic Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- fairy
- love potion
- male male kiss
- unexpected kiss
- cgi
- cover song
- love song
- singing a love song
- two word title
- magic
- singing
- uvula
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- fairy tale fantasy
- slimehouse
- shrekcore
- enemies become lovers
- cg animation
- disney acid sequence
- mushroom
- post credits scene
- scene after end credits
- fae
- faerie
- fairies
- imp
- cgi animation
- mother son relationship
- jukebox musical
- betrayal
- elf
- beauty and the beast
- quest
- true love
- cockroach
- computer animation
- bigotry
Where to Watch Strange Magic
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Strange Magic Cast
Maya Rudolph leads the cast, with Elijah Kelley and Kristin Chenoweth. Directed by Gary Rydstrom; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Rydstrom
Strange Magic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Strange Magic 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
405 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Strange Magic Plot Summary
What happens in Strange 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
In a mystical realm, the Fairy Kingdom and the Dark Forest exist in a delicate balance. Heartbroken on her wedding day, fairy princess Marianne (Maya Rudolph) vows to never surrender to love again after catching her fiancé Roland (Elijah Kelley) in a compromising situation. Meanwhile, the Bog King, deeply cynical and troubled, grapples with his own sentiments, much to the annoyance of his mother, Griselda.
Full summary
The whole story of Strange Magic, scene by scene
Strange Magic Box Office
Strange Magic grossed $13.6 million worldwide. $12.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $12.4M
- International
- $1.2M
How Well Do You Know Strange 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
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What event triggers Marianne's vow to never surrender to love again?
Strange Magic Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Extraña magia” and “קסם משונה”.
- Also known as
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- Extraña magia
- קסם משונה
- Marianne y la pócima del amor
- Estranha Magia
- To magia!
- Странные чары
- Marianne y la pócima del amor (Strange Magic)
- 仲夏夜魔法
- 스트레인지 매직
- Παράξενη Μαγεία
- Zázračné kouzlo
- Dziwna Magia
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- Különös varázs
- Magie ciudată
- Zvláštne kúzlo
- קסם מוזר
- Magia Estranha
- Tuhaf Bir Sihir
- جادوی اسرارآمیز
- Странна магия
- มนตร์มหัศจรรย์
- Keista magija
- Дивна магія
- Phép Thuật Kỳ Lạ
- Neparastā maģija
- Magie d'une nuit d'été
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Strange Magic FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Strange Magic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strange Magic?
Strange Magic runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Strange Magic released?
Strange Magic was released on January 23, 2015.
Who directed Strange Magic?
Strange Magic was directed by Gary Rydstrom.
More films by Gary Rydstrom Who is in the cast of Strange Magic?
Strange Magic stars Maya Rudolph, Elijah Kelley and Kristin Chenoweth, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Strange Magic?
In the US, Strange Magic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Strange Magic make at the box office?
Strange Magic grossed $13.6 million worldwide ($12.4 million domestic, $1.2 million international).
How is Strange Magic rated?
Strange Magic has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Strange Magic have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Strange Magic has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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