Strange Magic Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Everyone deserves to be loved.

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2015

Strange Magic

Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2015 Theaters

Goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.

Director: Gary Rydstrom

Starring: Alan Cumming • Kristin Chenoweth • Evan Rachel Wood • Maya Rudolph • Sam Palladio

PG Family 1 hr, 39 m

3.57 / 5.0

47% WILL SEE 53% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A madcap fairy tale musical inspired by 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream.' Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.

Family Fantasy Musical Animated

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Who stars in Strange Magic – Cast List

A
Alan Cumming
... (voice)

Avengers: Doomsday, Marlowe
Kristin Chenoweth
... (voice)

The Star, Hit and Run
E
Evan Rachel Wood
... (voice)

Frozen 2, Barefoot
Maya Rudolph
... (voice)

Animal Friends, Grown Ups
S
Sam Palladio
... (voice)

The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, The Princess Switch: Switched Again
Alfred Molina
... (voice)

Frozen 2, Monsters University
P
Peter Stormare
... (voice)

Lookout, Until Dawn

Who is making Strange Magic – Crew List

A look at Strange Magic behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gary Rydstrom last helmed The Wind Rises and The Secret World of Arrietty. The film's writer George Lucas last penned The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - 25th Anniversary.

Director: Gary Rydstrom
Screenwriters: George Lucas
David Berenbaum
Irene Mecchi

Studios: Touchstone Pictures
Production Company: Lucasfilm

Production – What we know about the Strange Magic

Key Facts

Well-known music producer Marius de Vries (Moulin Rouge) serves as both the musical director and composer.
Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic, which created the CGI animation for 2011's Academy Award-winning film Rango, produced the film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2014

Completed

Changed Strange Magic movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some action and scary images
Runtime: 1 hr, 39 m
Tagline: Everyone deserves to be loved.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Strange Magic Trailers and Clips

Booty Shaker

Cast/Crew Featurette

Theatrical Trailer

No Imp Left Behind

Elf-Sized Serenade

Save the World TV Spot

Strange Magic Release Date: When was the film released?

Strange Magic was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 23 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mortdecai, Black Sea and The Boy Next Door.