The Magnificent One (1973)
Kernel Score: 78% · 374 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Action, Adventure
Released: 1973-11-23
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch The Magnificent One
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A writer of pulpy book series in which he's the hero and his beautiful English roommate is the love interest attempts to finish his new book in time at the publisher's demand.
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Director
Philippe de Broca
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as François Merlin / Bob Saint-Clar
- Jacqueline Bisset as Christine / Tatiana
- Vittorio Caprioli as Georges Charron / Colonel Karpov
- Hans Meyer as Colonel Collins
- Monique Tarbès as Mrs. Berger
- Mario David as Traffic policeman in the rain
- Bruno Garcin as Pilu
- Raymond Gérôme as General Pontaubert
- Jean Lefebvre as The Electrician
- Fabrizio Moresco as Student with Pipe
The Magnificent One FAQ
Is The Magnificent One good?
The Magnificent One has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 374 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Magnificent One?
In the US you can stream The Magnificent One on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video.
What movies are like The Magnificent One?
If you liked The Magnificent One, try The Choice, Black Dynamite, Charade and Galaxy Quest.