Magic in the Moonlight (2014)

6.5PG-1398 minDirector: Woody Allen

2014 film by Woody Allen

Magic in the Moonlight is a 2014 romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film stars Eileen Atkins, Colin Firth, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater, Emma Stone, Simon McBurney, and Jacki Weaver. Set in the 1920s on the French Riviera, the film was released in the United States on July 25, 2014, by Sony Pictures Classics. Magic in the Moonlight received a mixed reception. Critics praised the performances of Firth and Stone, but found the film's writing formulaic.

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What is Magic in the Moonlight about?
Magic in the Moonlight (2014) — Wei Ling Soo, a.k.a. Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth) is a magician who has dedicated his life to revealing fraudulent spiritualists. He plans to quickly uncover the truth behind celebrated spiritualist Sophie Baker (Emma Stone) and her scheming mother (Marcia Gay Harden). However,
Is Magic in the Moonlight based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Magic in the Moonlight scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.