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Where to watch Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011) tonight

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011) runs 1 h 27 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 218 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 27 min — ends 9:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
July 18, 2011
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 218 votes
Director
Paul A. Kaufman
Starring
Poppy Montgomery, Emily Holmes, Antonio Cupo, Janet Kidder
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Fandango At Home.

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How long is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is 1 h 27 min long (87 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story rated?
Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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