Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
Seen it?2011 | 87 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul A. Kaufman
- Poppy MontgomeryJoanne Rowling
- Emily HolmesDiane Rowling
- Antonio CupoJorge Arantes
- Janet KidderAnne Rowling
- Madison DesjarlaisSeventeen-Year-Old Joanne
- Andy MatonChristopher Little
- Aislyn WatsonEight-Year-Old Joanne
- Marie WestAine
- Lisa NortonJill
- Sarah DesjardinsThirteen-Year-Old Diane