The Magician Movie (2005): Where to watch and stream online

The Magician

2005, Movie, 1h 25min

Following the dealings of Melbourne-based hitman Ray as seen through the eyes of his ex-neighbour and friend Max, an Italian film student. Max and his camera witness Ray's work life as it unfolds from day to day, giving an insight into a world we rarely see, and at the same time developing an unusual friendship with his subject.

Country: Australia

Director:

Scott Ryan

Cast:

Scott Ryan,

Nathaniel Lindsay,

Massimiliano Andrighetto,

Adam Ryan

Critic Dan Jolin

rated

...a laudable example of proficient guerilla moviemaking.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

What is The Magician about? Toggle content

In the dark streets of Melbourne, a hitman named Ray Shoesmith has made a name for himself as a ruthless and efficient cleaner. But when he meets his new neighbor,s a film student named Max, Ray sees an opportunity to show the world what he does best. Commissioning Max to document his life, Ray takes him on a wild ride through the city's criminal underworld. As they navigate the dangerous streets together, Ray and Max form an unlikely bond, giving us a glimpse into a world we rarely see. But as the line between reality and fiction blurs, can we truly trust what we're seeing?

Where can I stream The Magician? Toggle content

You can stream The Magician on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to The Magician? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Magician include In Bruges, Adam's Apples, Bad Santa, Death to Smoochy, Casino Jack, A Scanner Darkly.

When was The Magician released for streaming? Toggle content

The Magician was released for streaming on May 5, 2006.