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Strange Magic

Play trailer 2:32 Poster for Strange Magic PG 2015 1h 39m Kids & Family Musical Comedy Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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19% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 54% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Bog King (Alan Cumming) leader of the Dark Forest, hates the notion of love and has ordered the destruction of all primroses, which are an essential ingredient of love potions. However, when he meets Marianne (Evan Rachel Wood), a feisty fairy princess whose heart was broken by a philandering fiancé, he begins to change his mind. Meanwhile, an elf named Sunny (Elijah Kelley) makes his way to the Dark Forest to collect enough primrose petals for a potion of his own.
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Like most modern animated movies, Strange Magic is lovely to look at; unfortunately, there isn't much going on beneath the surface.

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Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine Aug 27, 2015
2/5
While there are fun moments, the whole is an odd mix of grotesquerie and cutesiness. Go to Full Review
Alan Scherstuhl Village Voice Feb 2, 2015
The best Lucas film in 25 years: funny, idiosyncratic, hippy-dippy, packed with creatures and visions worth beholding. Go to Full Review
Steve Davis Austin Chronicle Jan 29, 2015
1/5
By the time the film's ending upends traditional conventions with its unlikely couplings, you're too distracted to fully appreciate the chutzpah, instead cringing at the opening chords of "Wild Thing." Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 2, 2021
3.5/5
Takes some simple ideas-beauty is only skin deep and love conquers all-and sprinkles them with fairy dust to create a musical that plays like Moulin Rouge for kids. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 24, 2020
1.5/4.0
Bogged down by insipid dialogue. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine Feb 24, 2020
3/10
As it stands, this is the sort of project for which the term 'colossal misfire' seems purposefully coined. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 2 days ago Strange Magic initially made me think it was a Disney film because it’s available on Disney+, but then I realized I didn’t recognize it as part of the Disney lineup. It feels more like a hybrid project, something Disney distributed or had some involvement with, rather than a traditional Disney production. The animation was probably my biggest issue. I found it awkward and, at times, downright ugly. You’re trying to present handsome princes and beautiful princesses, but the character designs often felt strange, especially the ears, which were so distracting that I kept wondering what I was watching. The story itself was cute enough, but it never became especially compelling. I also found the use of familiar songs a little awkward. Overall, Strange Magic is watchable, but it isn’t memorable. The unusual animation and character designs kept pulling me out of the experience, and I don’t see myself returning to it. See more Asher M @NahMan666 Sep 12, 2026 I really loved this movie growing up. I don’t think it deserves any hate, it has good songs in it and good story telling. There were some cringe scenes and some parts doesn’t do the story much good but their still needed otherwise it wouldn’t be the same movie. The romance is a 10/10 as well. I would recommend watching the movie at least once, I’ve found that people either absolutely hate this movie or absolutely love this movie. See more Lillian F @RT84216712 Jul 16, 2026 This movie wasn't boring like a certain sister Disney movie. No the music wasn't original. So what they used older songs. It was fun to watch. There are some great actors and actresses in it. See more Bromoni A @RT19381463 Jun 30, 2026 Strange Magic was a pleasant surprise. Its simple, straightforward story, colorful animation, and heartfelt charm make for an enjoyable fantasy adventure that’s easy to appreciate See more Gabriel M @RT93846942 Jun 6, 2026 CONNECTED WITH ME AND MY CHILDHOOD ,THE SONGS,THE CHARACTERS THE BOG KING CONNECTED WITH ME ALOT PPL SHOULD ATOP WATCHING THIS LIKE THE WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME TBH IT'S A GREAT MOVIE INFACT HATE NE ALL U WANT BUT ONE OF THE GOAT I LOVED IT AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND U GUYS SHOULD RETHINK AND WATCH A MOVIE LIKE A NORMAL HUMAN BEING HAVE AOME RESPECT NONSENSE!! See more Francesco T @RT04716209 Apr 23, 2026 For me this movie is a little masterpiece. The songs, the humor, the characters and the ambience are majestic. It's very sad that it had a very bad commercial campaign. I think that if more people would've have watched this movie it would have the consideration it deserves. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bog King (Alan Cumming) leader of the Dark Forest, hates the notion of love and has ordered the destruction of all primroses, which are an essential ingredient of love potions. However, when he meets Marianne (Evan Rachel Wood), a feisty fairy princess whose heart was broken by a philandering fiancé, he begins to change his mind. Meanwhile, an elf named Sunny (Elijah Kelley) makes his way to the Dark Forest to collect enough primrose petals for a potion of his own.
Director
Gary Rydstrom
Producer
Mark S. Miller
Screenwriter
David Berenbaum, Irene Mecchi, Gary Rydstrom
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating
PG (Some Action|Scary Images)
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.4M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
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