Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals(2010)
They revolutionized the sport and formed an unbreakable bond.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals Synopsis
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010) is a documentary and drama film directed by Ezra Edelman, released on March 10, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Liev Schreiber and Steve Springer. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Ezra Edelman
- Writers:
- Aaron Cohen
- Producers:
- Ezra Edelman, Joe Lavine
- Cinematographer:
- Samson Chan
- Composer:
- Gary Lionelli
- Production:
- HBO Sports
- Status:
- Released
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals Cast & Crew
Main cast
Larry Bird
as Self
Magic Johnson
as Self
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator (voice)
- Steve Springer
Steve Springer
as Self - Los Angeles Times
- Evelyn Johnson
Evelyn Johnson
as Self - Magic's Sister
- George Fox
George Fox
as Self - Head Coach, Everett High
Jackie MacMullan
as Self - Author, "When the Game Was Ours"
Bryant Gumbel
as Self - NBC Sports, 1974-82
- Rick Robey
Rick Robey
as Self - Boston Celtics
- Mark Bird
Mark Bird
as Self - Larry's Brother
- Jerry Sichting
Jerry Sichting
as Self - Boston Celtics
- Charles P. Pierce
Charles P. Pierce
as Self - Boston Globe
Key crew
Directed by Ezra Edelman, written by Aaron Cohen, produced by Ezra Edelman and Joe Lavine.
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals online?
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals?
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The main cast of Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010) includes Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Liev Schreiber, Steve Springer and Evelyn Johnson. The film was directed by Ezra Edelman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals released?
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals was released on March 10, 2010 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals worth watching?
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.