Strange Magic

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Strange Magic

PG

2015

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Fantasy

Animation

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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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Critics Consensus

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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 24, 2020

1.5/4.0

Bogged down by insipid dialogue.

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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.

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Aisha T

@RT75648734 Oct 22, 2026

Good asl

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 1, 2026

Strange Magic = a *2.5* star Movie!

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Sep 19, 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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