The Magician
1958, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Magician
The Magician is streaming on Kanopy and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Max von SydowAlbert Emanuel Vogler
- Ingrid ThulinManda Vogler
- Gunnar BjörnstrandDr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
- Naima WifstrandGranny Vogler
- Bengt EkerotJohan Spegel
- Bibi AnderssonSara Lindqvist
- Gertrud FridhOttilia
- Lars EkborgSimson
- Toivo PawloStarbeck
- Erland JosephsonConsul Egerman
- Åke FridellTubal
- Sif RuudSofia
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1958
- Original title
- Ansiktet
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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The Magician: quick answers
Is The Magician worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Magician have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magician. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Magician is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Magician on?
The Magician is streaming on Kanopy and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magician?
If you liked The Magician, try Mr. K, I Am Not a Witch, The Seventh Seal.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician (1958) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand.