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Magician

5.719881h 27mMovieDramaHistory

A narration of episodes from the life of the famous Czech poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. Throughout the film, we witness a deep analysis of Mácha's complex character (his relation to another Czech writer of the time Josef Kajetán Tyl, his…

DirectorFrantišek Vláčil
WriterVáclav Nývlt

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Magician isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Czechia. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by František Vláčil

JSJiří Schwarz
Jiří Schwarz
Karel Hynek Mácha
VŽVeronika Žilková
Veronika Žilková
Lori Somková
MVMarta Vančurová
Marta Vančurová
Márinka
PČPetr Čepek
Petr Čepek
Ledvina
JHJan Hrušínský
Jan Hrušínský
Michal Mácha
RHRudolf Hrušínský
Rudolf Hrušínský
Poetry Reader (voice)
MDMilena Dvorská
Milena Dvorská
Durasová
JKJosef Karlík
Josef Karlík
Duras
JKJan Kraus
Jan Kraus
Trojan
MKMiriam Kantorková
Miriam Kantorková
Lorenzová
JHJana Hlaváčková
Jana Hlaváčková
Žena v černém
BHBlažena Holišová
Blažena Holišová
Máchova matka

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Magician — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Magician?

Magician isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Czechia. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Magician on Netflix?

No, Magician is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is Magician on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Magician isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Magician for free?

Magician isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Magician based on a true story?

Yes — Magician is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).