The Magic Flute (1975): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Magic Flute
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Music, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 1975
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson, Britt-Marie Aruhn

What The Magic Flute Is About

The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.

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What is The Magic Flute about?

The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.

Where can I watch The Magic Flute?

The Magic Flute is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Magic Flute?

The Magic Flute runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did The Magic Flute come out?

The Magic Flute was released in 1975.

Who directed The Magic Flute?

The Magic Flute was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in The Magic Flute?

The Magic Flute stars Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson.

What is The Magic Flute's rating?

The Magic Flute holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.