The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.

1969 • 92 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

48 reviews

58 Audience · 48 · 100%

Sir Guy Grand, the world's richest man, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they embark on a series of outlandish stunts to prove that everyone has a price. This satirical comedy explores themes of wealth, power, and human nature.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Black humor and cynical worldview
Some bizarre and unsettling situations
Instances of implied drug use
Brief, non-explicit suggestive content

What it models well

Questioning societal values
The corrupting nature of extreme wealth
Thinking critically about appearances

Talk about it after

The nature of consumerism and materialism
What true wealth or value means
How far would someone go for money?
The film's surreal and allegorical style

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