The Magic Castle (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, The Magic Castle is a family film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. "Das Märchenschloss" is a children’s film based on a picture book by Fred Rodian. It tells the story of three brothers - Klaus, Günter, and Peter - who head out into the world to meet their dreams. While Klaus dreams of a combine harvester, Günther dreams of a tractor. Little Peter, however, yearns for something completely different: a fairytale castle.
Who’s in it. The Magic Castle stars Lutz Bosselmann as Peter Hoffmann, Jürgen Krüger as Günter - sein Bruder, Andreas Neugebauer as Klaus - Peters Bruder and Rosemarie Stein as Nädchen mit Krug, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Castle tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Castle (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Magic Castle?
- The Magic Castle stars Lutz Bosselmann, Jürgen Krüger, Andreas Neugebauer, Rosemarie Stein and Paul Borgelt.