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The Magician
2006
· Movie
· 85 min
C
MEANRANK
68/100
Every rating
59–80
out of 100
Mostly agreed
Lowest is Metacritic critics on 59, highest is Metacritic users on 80.
See the films the platforms disagree about most →A mysterious and powerful occultist arrives in a European city. He uses his knowledge of hypnosis and illusion to influence and manipulate those around him for his own inscrutable purposes. A skeptical individual begins to investigate the magician's activities, uncovering a dark and dangerous agenda.
Details
- Director
- Scott Ryan
- Writer
- Scott Ryan
- Studio
- Blue-Tongue Films, Cherub Pictures
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Awards
- 3 wins, 3 nominations
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Cast
Awards & nominations
See all 6 →3 wins from 6 nominations across 5 ceremonies
| Independent Spirit Award 2005 | Independent Spirit Award | Nash Edgerton, Scott Ryan, Michele Bennett | Nominee |
| Best Actor 2005 | Best Actor | Scott Ryan | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Lead Role 2005 | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Scott Ryan | Nominee |
| Best Actor 2003 | Best Actor | Scott Ryan | Winner |
| Best Director 2003 | Best Director | Scott Ryan | Winner |
| Best Film 2003 | Best Film | Scott Ryan | Winner |
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6 awards — The Magician
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Independent Spirit Award
1 nomination
| Independent Spirit Award | Nash Edgerton, Scott Ryan, Michele Bennett | Nominee |
Best Actor
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor | Scott Ryan | Winner |
| Best Actor | Scott Ryan | Nominee |
Best Director
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Director | Scott Ryan | Winner |
Best Film
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Film | Scott Ryan | Winner |
Best Actor in a Lead Role
1 nomination
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | Scott Ryan | Nominee |