The Magic of Belle Isle (2012)
Kernel Score: 77% · 440 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2012-07-06
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch The Magic of Belle Isle
- Stream: Netflix, Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.
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Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Monte Wildhorn
- Virginia Madsen as Charlotte O'Neil
- Madeline Carroll as Willow O'Neil
- Emma Fuhrmann as Finnegan O'Neil
- Nicolette Pierini as Flora O'Neil
- Kenan Thompson as Henry
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- Kevin Pollak as Joe Viola
- C.J. Wilson as Fire Captain
The Magic of Belle Isle FAQ
Is The Magic of Belle Isle good?
The Magic of Belle Isle has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Magic of Belle Isle?
In the US you can stream The Magic of Belle Isle on Netflix and Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Magic of Belle Isle rated?
The Magic of Belle Isle is rated PG.
What movies are like The Magic of Belle Isle?
If you liked The Magic of Belle Isle, try Mr. Church, My Girl, Terms of Endearment and A Man Called Otto.