Magic Town (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, Magic Town is a comedy and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 103 minutes. “The guy with the dynamite heart meets the girl with the firecracker eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rip Smith's opinion-poll business is a failure...until he discovers that the small town of Grandview is statistically identical to the entire country. He and his assistants go there to run polls cheaply and easily, in total secrecy (it would be fatal to let the townsfolk get self-conscious). And of course, civic crusader Mary Peterman must be kept from changing things too much. But romantic involvement with Mary complicates life for Rip; then suddenly everything changes.
Who’s in it. Magic Town stars James Stewart as Rip Smith, Jane Wyman as Mary Peterman, Kent Smith as Hoopendecker and Ned Sparks as Ike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Magic Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magic Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magic Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magic Town (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magic Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magic Town worth watching?
- Magic Town holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magic Town?
- Magic Town stars James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Kent Smith, Ned Sparks and Wallace Ford.
- When was Magic Town released?
- Magic Town was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.