---
title: "The Magician"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 366654
imdb_id: "tt4471636"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 31
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magician (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magician is a 2015 feature film belonging to the drama, romance, and fantasy genres, released in South Korea on December 30, 2015. The story follows a princess of the Joseon Dynasty as she travels to the Qing Dynasty to be married and falls in love with a young magician along the way.

The film has a runtime of two hours and two minutes and is categorized under genres including drama, romance, and fantasy. Its cultural and narrative focus centers on historical royal travel and a magical romance within a traditional East Asian dynastic setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Joseon Dynasty princess finds forbidden romance with a young magician on her journey."

### Why Watch
- It explores a romance between a traveling princess and a magician.
- It is set during the Joseon Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty.
- It features a blend of drama, romance, and fantasy genres.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may not appeal to viewers looking for modern settings or non-fantasy historical stories.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines drama, romance, and fantasy elements with a runtime of two hours and two minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #joseon-dynasty, #period-romance, #fantasy-drama, #forbidden-love, #royal-journey

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Dae-seung
- **Networks / Studios**: Lotte Entertainment, WithUs Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoo Seung-ho** as *Hwan-hee*
- **Go Ara** as *Princess Cheong-myung*
- **Lee Kyung-young** as *Ahn Dong-hwi*
- **Jo Yoon-hee** as *Bo-eum*
- **Kwak Do-won** as *Gwi-mol*
- **Park Cheol-min** as *Gi-tak*
- **Jo Dal-hwan** as *Duk-hoo*
- **Jang Yoo-sang** as *Meok-shoi*
- **Son Byung-ho** as *Kim Gap-seo*
- **Kim Ji-min** as *Young Bo-eum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Magician?
Streaming availability can be checked through standard movie database platforms and regional streaming providers.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in historical fantasy romances involving a Joseon Dynasty princess and a young magician.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and two minutes.

### Q: What are the essential scenes or episodes?
As a feature film rather than a series, it is viewed as a single complete story centered on the journey to the Qing Dynasty.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magician — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/366654)
- [The Magician (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magician_(2015_film))
- [The Magician (2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4471636/)
- [the magician (2015 film) 뜻 - 한국어 뜻](https://ko.ichacha.net/english/)

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