# Practical Magic (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/practical-magic-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-09-15

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Griffin Dunne |
| Genres | Romance, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Runtime | 104 min |

## Quick answer

Practical Magic (1998) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by Griffin Dunne.

## Celluloid verdict

Practical Magic has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

## Synopsis

Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

## Cast

Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran Višnjić, Aidan Quinn, Evan Rachel Wood, Alexandra Artrip, Mark Feuerstein, Caprice Benedetti

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max, YouTube TV
the United States: HBO Max, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Netflix, HBO Max, Sky Cinema
Indonesia: Netflix, HBO Max
India: Netflix
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: not currently streaming
the Philippines: Netflix, HBO Max
Pakistan: Netflix, HBO Max
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix, HBO Max
Thailand: Netflix, HBO Max
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming
Nigeria: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is Practical Magic worth watching?**
Practical Magic (1998) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. Practical Magic has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

**What is Practical Magic about?**
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

**Who directed Practical Magic?**
Practical Magic (1998) was directed by Griffin Dunne.

**Where can I watch Practical Magic?**
Practical Magic is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV; on HBO Max, YouTube TV in the United States; on Netflix, HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, HBO Max in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix, HBO Max in the Philippines; on Netflix, HBO Max in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix, HBO Max in Malaysia; on Netflix, HBO Max in Thailand; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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