zerolimit
10/10One of the best Docu i have seen in a long time. If you are a computer geek or not this is just amazing to see how it all began.
Reviewed on July 12, 2019
General Magic(2019)
Inside every pocket is a little piece of magic
7.2(44)1h 32m2019-05-09
Documentary
General Magic Synopsis
A tale of how the great vision and epic failure of General Magic, the "greatest dead company in Silicon Valley", changed the lives of billions.
General Magic (2019) is a documentary film directed by Sarah Kerruish, released on May 9, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Megan Smith, Tony Fadell, Marc Porat and Andy Hertzfeld. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Kerruish
- Writers:
- Jonathan Key
- Producers:
- Matthew Maude
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Maude
- Production:
- Spellbound Productions II
- Status:
- Released
General Magic (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for General Magic before you stream it.
General Magic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Megan Smith
as Self
- Tony Fadell
Tony Fadell
as Self
Marc Porat
as Self
Andy Hertzfeld
as Self
Steve Jobs
as Self (archive footage)
- Joanna Hoffman
Joanna Hoffman
as Self
- John Sculley
John Sculley
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Kerruish, written by Jonathan Key, produced by Matthew Maude.
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General Magic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 44 ratings.
veronicamiles
10/10Even though I don't work in technology, I found General Magic to be an incredibly moving story about failure and wanting to change the world. I walked away feeling very inspired and wanting to watch the film again. The 90s nostalgia was so fun and it was amazing to see these enthusiastic smart young people who went on to literally change all of our lives. Besides the topic, it was a really well made documentary as…
Reviewed on July 23, 2019
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General Magic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch General Magic online?
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General Magic (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in General Magic?
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The main cast of General Magic (2019) includes Megan Smith, Tony Fadell, Marc Porat, Andy Hertzfeld and Steve Jobs. The film was directed by Sarah Kerruish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was General Magic released?
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General Magic was released on May 9, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is General Magic worth watching?
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General Magic (2019) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 44 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 General Magic?
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