Magic in the Moonlight
2014 · Movie · PG-13 · 98 min · ★ 6.5 · 53% critics
Set in 1920s France, a world-famous magician is hired to investigate a woman who claims psychic abilities and to determine whether she’s real or performing a fraud. As he digs into her claims, his skepticism starts to collide with unsettling moments in high-society surroundings.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-07-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 53/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (2,171 votes)
- Box office
- $51,029,361
About
Enjoy this if you like light romantic mysteries in glittering 1920s surroundings and debate between skepticism and the unknown, plus the banter feel of Café Society or Scoop; Not for you if you want strong chemistry, deep intrigue, or a consistently serious tone.
Pros: glamorous period setting; witty banter; charming romance | Cons: weak on-screen chemistry; shallow story; uneven tone
Themes
- magic
- provence
- aunt
- spiritualist
Cast & crew
Colin Firth
as Stanley Crawford
Emma Stone
as Sophie Baker
Hamish Linklater
as Brice
Marcia Gay Harden
as Mrs. Baker
Jacki Weaver
as Grace
Erica Leerhsen
as Caroline
Eileen Atkins
as Aunt Vanessa
Simon McBurney
as Howard Burkan
Catherine McCormack
as Olivia
Jeremy Shamos
as George
Directed by Woody Allen