The Magic Carpet (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1951, The Magic Carpet is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Lew Landers, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. With the aid of a magic carpet, the true heir to an Arabian caliphate leads an uprising against the pretender oppressing his people.
Who’s in it. The Magic Carpet stars Lucille Ball as Princess Narah, John Agar as Ramoth, Patricia Medina as Lida and George Tobias as Razi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Magic Carpet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Carpet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Carpet 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 The Magic Carpet (1951)?
- In US, The Magic Carpet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Carpet worth watching?
- The Magic Carpet holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Carpet?
- The Magic Carpet stars Lucille Ball, John Agar, Patricia Medina, George Tobias and Raymond Burr.
- When was The Magic Carpet released?
- The Magic Carpet was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.