Magnus(2016)
Child. Genius. Champion.
Magnus Synopsis
From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
Magnus (2016) is a documentary film directed by Benjamin Ree, released on September 9, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen and Espen Agdestein. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Ree
- Writers:
- Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed, Martin Jøndahl
- Producers:
- Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen
- Cinematographer:
- Magnus Flåto
- Composer:
- Uno Helmersson
- Production:
- Moskus Film, Main Island Production, VGTV
- Status:
- Released
Magnus (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Magnus before you stream it.
Magnus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Magnus Carlsen
as Himself
- Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand
as Himself
- Henrik Carlsen
Henrik Carlsen
as Himself
- Espen Agdestein
Espen Agdestein
as Himself
- Ellen Carlsen
Ellen Carlsen
as Herself
Jon-Ludvig Hammer
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Ree, written by Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed and Martin Jøndahl, produced by Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen.
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Magnus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 61 ratings.
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Magnus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magnus online?
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Magnus (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magnus?
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The main cast of Magnus (2016) includes Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein and Ellen Carlsen. The film was directed by Benjamin Ree. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magnus released?
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Magnus was released on September 9, 2016 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Magnus worth watching?
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Magnus (2016) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Magnus?
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Yes. The official Magnus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.