The Magic of Belle Isle (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Magic of Belle Isle is a 2012 comedy drama starring Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $123,821 worldwide. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magic of Belle Isle About?
The premise of The Magic of Belle Isle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A celebrated Western novelist, played by Morgan Freeman, battles addiction and a creative slump. Seeking refuge at a peaceful lakeside retreat, he unexpectedly connects with a single mother and her daughters. Through their relationship, he rediscovers his love for writing and finds renewed inspiration, ultimately finding solace and a sense of belonging on Belle Isle.
The Magic of Belle Isle Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- mother daughter relationship
- birthday party
- typewriter
- dog
- author
- birthday
- vacation trip
- alcohol addiction
- overalls
The Magic of Belle Isle Cast
Morgan Freeman leads the cast, with Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll.
The Magic of Belle Isle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Magic of Belle Isle 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
10 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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The Magic of Belle Isle Plot Summary
What happens in The Magic of Belle Isle 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
Monte, portrayed by Morgan Freeman, is an acclaimed Western novelist who, having lost his wife, finds himself in a tumultuous state of discontent and alcohol dependency in his later years. Seeking solace, he retreats to the tranquil resort town of Belle Isle for the summer, where he is tasked with dogsitting at a quaint cottage.
In this picturesque setting, he becomes acquainted with his charming neighbor, Charlotte, played by Virginia Madsen. She is a single mother trying to navigate her way through a divorce while juggling her three daughters, aged 6 to 15. Among them is the imaginative middle child, Finn, who embarks on a quest to construct a wooden raft destined for a small island in the nearby harbor.
Full summary
The whole story of The Magic of Belle Isle, scene by scene
The Magic of Belle Isle Box Office
The Magic of Belle Isle grossed $123,821 worldwide. $102,388 came from the US and Canada and $21,433 (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$123.8K
- US & Canada
- $102.4K
- International
- $21.4K
The Magic of Belle Isle Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
- Clip Parade
- Clip Clip
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know The Magic of Belle Isle?
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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What is Monte's profession?
Cars in The Magic of Belle Isle
4 cars on screen, including the 2008 Ford E-450 and the 1992 GMC Sierra.
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Volvo V70 Minor role -
2004 Cadillac SRX Background role
The Magic of Belle Isle Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “贝拉的魔法” and “Once More”.
- Also known as
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- 贝拉的魔法
- Once More
- Summer at Dog Dave's
- The Third Act
- The Summer of Monte Wildhorn
- El verano de sus vidas
- Taianomainen kesä
- La Magia del Verano
- O Reencontro
- The Magic of Belle Isle - Un'incantevole vacanza
- Um Lugar Especial
- Третій акт
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- 神奇美丽岛
- Magija lepog ostrva
- Sommeren i Belle Isle
- Adanın Büyüsü
- Un été magique
- Третий акт
- The Magic of Belle Isle - Ein verzauberter Sommer
- Magiczne lato
- Monte Wildhorn csodálatos nyara
- קסם החיים
- Chuť znovu žít
- 매직 오브 벨 아일
- Bellas salas maģija
- Магията на остров Бел
- 再造奇蹟
- Gražiosios salos kerai
- En Ny Vår
- 最高の人生のはじめ方
- Znova chuť žiť
- Магія Бель Айл
- L’estiu de la seva vida
- Ko se vrne sreča
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The Magic of Belle Isle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Magic of Belle Isle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magic of Belle Isle?
The Magic of Belle Isle runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Magic of Belle Isle released?
The Magic of Belle Isle was released on July 6, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Magic of Belle Isle?
The Magic of Belle Isle stars Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Magic of Belle Isle make at the box office?
The Magic of Belle Isle grossed $123,821 worldwide ($102,388 domestic, $21,433 international).
How is The Magic of Belle Isle rated?
The Magic of Belle Isle has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does The Magic of Belle Isle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magic of Belle Isle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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