The Magic Flute
1975, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
We only see Bergman, we only hear Mozart
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Josef KöstlingerTamino
- Irma UrrilaPamina
- Håkan HagegårdPapageno
- Elisabeth EriksonPapagena
- Britt-Marie AruhnFörsta damen (First Lady)
- Kirsten VaupelAndra damen (Second Lady)
- Birgitta SmidingTredje damen (Third Lady)
- Ulrik ColdSarastro
- Birgit NordinNattens Drottning (Queen of the Night)
- Ragnar UlfungMonostatos
- Erik SædénTalaren
- Ulf JohanssonAndra prästen (Second Priest)
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1975
- Original title
- Trollflöjten
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Budget
- $650K
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What The Magic Flute is based on
The Magic Flute is based on The Magic Flute, an 1800 dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work · 1800
The Magic Flute
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The Magic Flute: quick answers
Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Magic Flute have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magic Flute. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magic Flute parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Magic Flute is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Magic Flute on?
The Magic Flute is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magic Flute?
If you liked The Magic Flute, try Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Press Play, Tom Thumb.
Who directed The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute (1975) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård.
What is The Magic Flute based on?
The Magic Flute is based on The Magic Flute, an 1800 dramatico-musical work.