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Practical Magic (1998)

English romantic comedy film directed by Griffin Dunne

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 44m 104 min
Released
16 October 1998
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Practical Magic has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 16 October 1998. It is directed by Griffin Dunne and stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Andrew Dunn
Produced by
Denise Di Novi
Production
Village Roadshow Pictures
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$75 million
Based on
Practical Magic
Set in
Massachusetts

Release and where to watch

In theatres
16 October 1998
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Practical Magic?

Practical Magic has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes, or 104 min.

When did Practical Magic release?

Practical Magic released on 16 October 1998.

Who directed Practical Magic?

Practical Magic is directed by Griffin Dunne.

Who is in the cast of Practical Magic?

The cast of Practical Magic includes Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn and Goran Višnjić.

What is the budget of Practical Magic?

The budget of Practical Magic is reported as $75 million.

What is Practical Magic rated in the US?

Practical Magic is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Practical Magic based on a true story or a book?

Practical Magic is based on Practical Magic.

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Updated 5 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.