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Magnus (2016) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Magnus at a Glance
Magnus is a 2016 documentary film from director Benjamin Ree, starring Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and Henrik Carlsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes and premiered on September 9, 2016. Magnus has a TMDB rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 61 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnus
What is the release date of Magnus?
Magnus was released on September 9, 2016.
How long is Magnus?
Magnus runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Magnus?
Magnus stars Magnus Carlsen as Himself, Viswanathan Anand as Himself, Henrik Carlsen as Himself and Espen Agdestein as Himself. The cast also includes Ellen Carlsen and Jon-Ludvig Hammer.
Who directed Magnus?
Magnus was directed by Benjamin Ree. The screenplay is credited to Benjamin Ree and Linn-Jeanethe Kyed.
What kind of movie is Magnus?
Magnus is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of Magnus?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 61 votes.
Where can I watch the Magnus trailer?
You can watch the trailer for Magnus, "Magnus Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Magnus?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Magnus include Queen of Chess (2026), I Am Heath Ledger (2017), Sidney (2022), For the Love of Spock (2016) and John Candy: I Like Me (2025).
Can I stream the full movie of Magnus on 123Movies?
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