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Magnus

Magnus

Child. Genius. Champion.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Magnus
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2016-09-09
  • Runtime: 76 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (53 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Moskus Film, Main Island Production, VGTV
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.365
  • Languages: German, English, Norwegian

Cast & Crew

Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen

as Himself

Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand

as Himself

Henrik Carlsen

Henrik Carlsen

as Himself

Espen Agdestein

Espen Agdestein

as Himself

Ellen Carlsen

Ellen Carlsen

as Herself

Jon-Ludvig Hammer

Jon-Ludvig Hammer

as Himself

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Magnus Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary

External Links

Keywords

chessbiographychess championdocumentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnus?â–Ľ

Magnus is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2016-09-09.

Who are the main actors in Magnus?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein, Ellen Carlsen, .

Where can I watch Magnus online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Magnus is available.

Is Magnus based on a true story?â–Ľ

Child. Genius. Champion.

What is the IMDb rating of Magnus?â–Ľ

Magnus has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 53 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Magnus?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Magnus?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Moskus Film, Main Island Production, VGTV. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Magnus filmed?â–Ľ

Magnus was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Magnus?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Magnus is 76 minutes.

Is Magnus suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Magnus?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Magnus.

Does Magnus have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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