Magic to Win (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2011, Magic to Win is a fantasy film directed by Wilson Yip, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Nobody knows that Professor Hong Sum Kwai is actually the Water Magician, one of the five elemental wizards. One day, Hong accidentally loses his magical powers, which are transferred to his student Cheng Meisi. The girl happily uses the superhuman abilities she acquired by luck in life, at school, and on the volleyball court, but those powers also land her in trouble as a war of wizardry rages around her... Fire Magician Bi Yewu is desperate to turn back time to change a tragedy in the past, but to do so he needs to bring together the powers of all five elemental wizards. Wood Magician Gu Xinyue foresees catastrophe if time is warped, so he alerts the other wizards - including Earth Magician Ling Feng and Metal Magician Charlie - to join forces and prevent it from happening...
Who’s in it. Magic to Win stars Wu Jing as Bi Yewu, Karena Ng as Cheng Meisi, Yan Ni as Volleyball Team Coach and Louis Koo as Gu Xinyue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Magic to Win has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magic to Win page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magic to Win tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magic to Win (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magic to Win change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magic to Win worth watching?
- Magic to Win holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magic to Win?
- Magic to Win stars Wu Jing, Karena Ng, Yan Ni, Louis Koo and Wu Zun.
- When was Magic to Win released?
- Magic to Win was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.