Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
2011, English. Directed by Paul A. Kaufman.
A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Paul A. KaufmanDirector
- Poppy MontgomeryJoanne Rowling
- Emily HolmesDiane Rowling
- Antonio CupoJorge Arantes
- Janet KidderAnne Rowling
- Madison DesjarlaisSeventeen-Year-Old Joanne
- Andy MatonChristopher Little
- Aislyn WatsonEight-Year-Old Joanne
- Marie WestAine
- Lisa NortonJill
- Sarah DesjardinsThirteen-Year-Old Diane
- Patti AllanMrs. Morgan
- Wesley MacInnesSean Harris
Details
- Released
- 18 July 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeffrey Berman, Tony Caballero
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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story: quick answers
Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story on?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?
If you liked Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, try Out of My Mind, Wonder, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.
Who directed Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011) was directed by Paul A. Kaufman and stars Poppy Montgomery, Emily Holmes, Antonio Cupo.