Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011)

Movie 1h 27m ★ 6.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama

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Released in 2011, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is a drama movie. It is directed by Paul A. Kaufman. The cast includes Poppy Montgomery, Sarah Desjardins and Janet Kidder. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.

70Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.

Synopsis

A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.

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Cast & crew

• Paul A. KaufmanDirector
• Poppy Montgomeryas Joanne Rowling
• Sarah Desjardinsas Thirteen-Year-Old Diane
• Janet Kidderas Anne Rowling
• Paul McGillionas Pete Rowling
• Emily Holmesas Diane Rowling
• Patti Allanas Mrs. Morgan
• Antonio Cupoas Jorge Arantes
• Madison Desjarlaisas Seventeen-Year-Old Joanne

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Questions about Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story

What genre is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Poppy Montgomery, Sarah Desjardins, Janet Kidder, Paul McGillion, Emily Holmes appear in the main cast.

Who directed Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Paul A. Kaufman directed Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story.

How long is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).

Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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