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Practical Magic (1998)

“For two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all.”

6.8/10 · 1,991 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ComedyFantasyRomance

#61 of 123 films from 1998 #1117 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Griffin Dunne · Written by Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Adam Brooks, Alice Hoffman

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Overview

Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

Cast

Sandra Bullockas Sally Owens
Nicole Kidmanas Gillian Owens
Stockard Channingas Aunt Frances
Dianne Wiestas Aunt Jet
Goran Višnjićas Jimmy Angelov
Aidan Quinnas Gary Hallet
Evan Rachel Woodas Kylie Owens
Alexandra Artripas Antonia Owens
Mark Feuersteinas Michael
Caprice Benedettias Maria Owens
Annabella Priceas Lovelorn Lady
Camilla Belleas Eleven-Year-Old Sally
Lora Anne Criswellas Ten-Year-Old Gillian
Margo Martindaleas Linda Bennett

Facts

Release dateOctober 16, 1998
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$94,400,000 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0120791

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Questions

How long is Practical Magic?
Practical Magic runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Practical Magic worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,991 votes, which places it #61 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 51%) and #1117 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Practical Magic?
Practical Magic was directed by Griffin Dunne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Accidental Husband (2008), Movie 43 (2013).
Who stars in Practical Magic?
Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens; Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens; Stockard Channing as Aunt Frances; Dianne Wiest as Aunt Jet; Goran Višnjić as Jimmy Angelov; Aidan Quinn as Gary Hallet.
What is Practical Magic rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Practical Magic?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28653.

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