Black Magic (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1975, Black Magic is a fantasy and horror film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 95 minutes. “Those who did not believe in the voodoo curse never lived to tell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.
Who’s in it. Black Magic stars Ti Lung as Xu Nuo, Lo Lieh as Liang Chia Chieh, Tanny Tien-Ni as Luo Yin and Lily Li as Wang Chu Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Black Magic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Magic 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 Black Magic (1975)?
- In US, Black Magic is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Magic worth watching?
- Black Magic holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Magic?
- Black Magic stars Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Tanny Tien-Ni, Lily Li and Ku Feng.
- When was Black Magic released?
- Black Magic was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.